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Sundown

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A deep golden ale at 4.7% with a dominant citrus aroma; American and New Zealand hops carry the flavour towards the tropical. Sundown takes the August slot in the seasonal calendar of Charnwood Brewery in Loughborough.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly 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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—that are driven by the American and New Zealand hop blend.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sundown

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, white head that settles to a thin collar of lace. Carbonation appears moderate, with steady bubbles rising through the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-crafted session ale.

deep goldenbright clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—that are driven by the American and New Zealand hop blend. Behind the citrus lies a subtle tropical character, suggesting guava or passionfruit. Light, clean malt provides a soft foundation without dominating the aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardtropical fruit notesclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus flavours that develop into subtle tropical fruit across the mid-palate, with hints of stone fruit and melon. Bitterness is restrained at 20 IBU, providing balance rather than assertiveness. The Malz character remains understated, allowing the hop profile to lead while maintaining structural integrity.

citrus, tropicalbalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively dry, with lingering citrus notes that fade cleanly without astringency. A refreshing aftertaste reinforces the hop character without any harsh edges.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

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 Golden Ale

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