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Charnwood APA

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A pale ale at 4.8% hopped with four classic American varieties, Cascade, Centennial, Citra and Chinook, for a robust hoppy aroma and bitterness. The keg version won national Gold at the SIBA awards in 2017. It is one of nine occasional beers in the Charnwood range.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2017
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
resinous
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus and piney resin notes from the Cascade and Centennial hops, followed by herbal and subtle stone fruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Charnwood APA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden amber hue with good clarity and a white head of moderate density that settles to a thin collar with modest lacing. The carbonation is lively and consistent, supporting steady visual effervescence throughout the glass.

golden amberbright, clearwhite headgood carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus and piney resin notes from the Cascade and Centennial hops, followed by herbal and subtle stone fruit character. A light malt backbone of biscuit and honey provides balance, while the four-hop blend creates a layered and inviting hoppy profile without harshness.

citrus, pineherbal, resinousbiscuit maltcomplex hop blend

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp malt sweetness and a clean, light body that carries the citrus and floral notes forward. The bitterness is assertive and well-integrated at 38 IBUs, building gradually through the mid-palate with herbal and earthy notes from Chinook and Centennial, finishing with a pleasant dry quality.

crisp, cleanbalanced bitternesscitrus, floraldry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering hop bitterness that fades to a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. No astringency or harshness remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

medium finishdry, herbal
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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