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Light Ness

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Light Ness shows apple and zesty citrus on the nose, then a pithy tangerine bitterness, a straw gold session pale ale at 3.8% ABV. Galaxy, Columbus and Citra hops go into the brew with clear Highland water. After the 2016 rescue of the brand, the Loch Ness range returned to the shelves quickly, with the brewery's own heritage guiding its development.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyfruity
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh apple and zesty citrus notes, with Galaxy, Columbus and Citra hops creating a bright, inviting character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Light Ness

◎ Appearance

Light Ness presents a straw gold hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation visible throughout the glass. A fine white head forms on the pour and maintains consistent lacing as you drink, creating thin, persistent foam residue on the glass walls.

straw goldbright clarityfine head retentionactive carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh apple and zesty citrus notes, with Galaxy, Columbus and Citra hops creating a bright, inviting character. The citrus leans toward tangerine and grapefruit pith, backed by a light, clean malty foundation from Highland water and restrained grain.

apple, citrustangerine pithfloral hop characterclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus and hop bitterness arriving immediately on the palate. Mid-palate develops a pithy tangerine and orange character balanced against a restrained malt sweetness, building toward a pronounced but not aggressive bitterness that integrates well with the beer's light body.

citrus forwardpithy bitternessbalanced sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering hop bitterness and subtle orange notes persisting on the palate. The low ABV and light body allow the finish to feel refreshing rather than heavy, ideal for extended drinking.

dry, lingeringrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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