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Marbled Hearts

Dancing Gnome
United States·Cream Ale
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Marmalade, grapefruit and honeysuckle give this American cream ale a bright, floral lift, with a clean, crisp feel at 4.5%. Cascade is the hop. A classic of its style, it comes back in rotation. Dancing Gnome in Pittsburgh began as a hop-focused taproom in 2016 and has since widened to traditional styles from around the globe.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcleancitrusy
floral
clean
citrusy
orange
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent floral notes layered over bright citrus—marmalade, grapefruit, and honeysuckle emerge in the foreground.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marbled Hearts

◎ Appearance

Marbled Hearts presents a pale, bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a fine collar. Fine carbonation animates the glass with steady streams of bubbles. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, consistent with the style's approachable character.

pale goldenclearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent floral notes layered over bright citrus—marmalade, grapefruit, and honeysuckle emerge in the foreground. Cascade hops deliver their characteristic spicy-floral profile without aggression. Soft, bready Malz undertones provide a mellow foundation, allowing the hop aromatics to take center stage.

floralgrapefruit, marmaladespicy Cascade hopsbready Malz

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with citrus and honeysuckle notes moving across the mid-palate alongside a light honey sweetness. Subtle Malz character lends a gentle, bready framework without weighing the beer down. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, finishing dry and refreshing rather than sharp.

crisp, cleancitrus, honeylight bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and refreshing, fading smoothly without lingering harshness or astringency. A whisper of Cascade spice and citrus persists on the palate, inviting another sip.

clean, refreshingcitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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 Cream Ale

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