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Cyclops is a pale ale from DEYA Brewing Company, based in Cheltenham in the heart of the English Cotswolds. It pours a bright, hazy golden straw with a soft, pillowy white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma is immediately expressive — fresh citrus zest, ripe tropical fruit and a gentle floral lift characteristic of modern British craft hopping. On the palate it is light-bodied yet satisfyingly rounded, delivering juicy peach, lemon and a whisper of pine resin, all underpinned by a clean, biscuity malt base. The bitterness is restrained and approachable rather than aggressive. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a pleasant dry, hoppy fade that encourages the next sip.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusypeach
tropical
citrusy
peach
clean
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is immediately expressive and welcoming, dominated by fresh citrus zest and ripe tropical stone fruit notes.
also:piney,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for CYCLOPS

◎ Appearance

Cyclops presents a bright, hazy golden straw colour with excellent clarity despite the intentional cloudiness. A soft, pillowy white head forms on the pour and lingers persistently, laying down fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is lively, evident in the gentle effervescence and the sustained foam collar.

golden strawhazypillowy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately expressive and welcoming, dominated by fresh citrus zest and ripe tropical stone fruit notes. A gentle floral lift characteristic of modern British noble hops emerges in the background, accompanied by a delicate herbal suggestion. The malt base remains understated, providing a clean, barely perceptible bready undertone that does not compete with the hop aromatics.

citrus zesttropical fruitfloralherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is light-bodied yet satisfyingly rounded, with juicy peach and lemon flavours taking centre stage on the mid-palate. A whisper of pine resin sits beneath these fruit notes, while a clean, biscuity malt foundation provides balance and structure. The bitterness is restrained and approachable, never aggressive, allowing the fruit and floral characters to remain in focus throughout.

peachlemonpine resinbiscuity malt

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a pleasant dry, hoppy fade that lingers without harshness. This gentle bitterness encourages immediate return to the glass, making the beer highly sessionable.

crispdry hoppy faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, citrusy, peach character as CYCLOPS will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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