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Siren

Cliff Quay Brewery
United Kingdom·Golden Ale
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Siren is a golden ale of 4.0% brewed from extra pale malt with a hint of pale crystal and hopped with a single American variety, Simcoe. The hop brings fruity, zesty citrus flavours, backed by a rounded malt base, and the beer finishes with a spicy bitterness. Brewed since 2015, it is poured on cask in Suffolk pubs and at local beer festivals.

ABV
4%
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
fruitycitrusyspicy
fruity
citrusy
spicy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus and stone fruit character from the Simcoe hop—prominent grapefruit zest and orange blossom.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Siren

◎ Appearance

Siren presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and even, with steady bead formation and good lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus and stone fruit character from the Simcoe hop—prominent grapefruit zest and orange blossom. Beneath lies a soft, grainy malt foundation with subtle sweetness that frames rather than dominates the aromatic profile.

citrus zeststone fruitclean grain base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with balanced sweetness from the extra pale and pale crystal malts, delivering a rounded, full entry. Mid-palate brings forward the Simcoe's fruity spice and zesty character, which builds into a crisp, dry finish marked by a moderate spicy bitterness that complements rather than overwhelms.

fruity-spicyzesty citrusdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with the spicy bitterness receding smoothly to leave a faintly sweet malt memory. The aftertaste remains refreshing without lingering harshness.

cleanrefreshing
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
80
Appearance
84
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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