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Farm Hand Pale

Calverley's Brewery
United Kingdom·Pale Ale
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Farm Hand Pale draws on the Grisette, the light saison once brewed for farm workers, and turns the idea into a very dry English-style pale ale of 4.1%. Amarillo, Comet and Strata hops give it a herbaceous, citrus character. It was first brewed in autumn 2025 and has been on draught at the Hooper Street taproom and at the Engineer's House through summer 2026.

ABV
4.1%
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
herbalhoppycitrusy
herbal
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with herbaceous and grassy notes from Comet and Strata hops, underpinned by citrus—orange peel and lime zest predominate.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Farm Hand Pale

◎ Appearance

Farm Hand Pale presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, with steady streams rising through the glass and good lacing that clings to the walls with each sip.

pale goldenbright, clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbaceous and grassy notes from Comet and Strata hops, underpinned by citrus—orange peel and lime zest predominate. A gentle, restrained maltiness supports without overwhelming; the overall profile is crisp and inviting rather than aromatic.

herbaceous, grassycitrus peelclean, restrained

◐ Taste

On the palate, citrus and herbal hop character dominate the entry, with a dry, mineral bite that builds toward the mid-palate. The malt backbone is modest but sufficient, lending a subtle sweetness that's quickly eclipsed by a crisp, lingering bitterness (35 IBU) that feels balanced rather than aggressive for the style.

dry, mineralherbal citrusbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with herbaceous notes persisting into a dry, slightly peppery fade. The low ABV allows the hops to shine without any alcohol warmth.

dry, herbaceousrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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About Pale Ale

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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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