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Lions Pride

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A blonde ale in light straw, brewed with Maris Otter and Munich malts. Bramling Cross and Comet give it a distinctive citrus and blackcurrant berry flavour, and the brewery calls it full bodied and packed with fruity flavours. It is 4.3 % and has been on draught in recent weeks, up to late September.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Mild
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
fruitycitrusyberry
fruity
citrusy
berry
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes derived from Bramling Cross and Comet hops, layered with subtle blackcurrant berry undertones that add complexity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lions Pride

◎ Appearance

Lions Pride presents a light straw colour with excellent clarity and a pale golden hue characteristic of the blonde ale style. The head forms with modest density and displays good retention, clinging to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presentation.

pale goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes derived from Bramling Cross and Comet hops, layered with subtle blackcurrant berry undertones that add complexity. Beneath the hop character, soft malty notes from Maris Otter and Munich malts emerge, contributing a gentle, biscuity foundation without dominating the aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardblackcurrantsoft maltzherbal-fruity

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and rounded, balancing fruity hop expression with warm malty sweetness from the grain bill. Citrus and berry flavours dominate the mid-palate, while the finish remains clean with restrained bitterness—only 15 IBUs keep the beer approachable and smooth. The malt structure provides substance without heaviness, allowing the fruit and hop character to remain prominent.

full-bodiedfruity citrusmalty sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with berry notes lingering gently on the palate before fading to a clean, slightly dry aftertaste. No harsh edges emerge; the moderate alcohol content (4.3% ABV) ensures the beer remains sessionable and smooth to the end.

clean finishrefreshingsmooth aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
75
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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