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Eddystone

South Hams Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Named after the famous Eddystone Lighthouse off Plymouth Sound — "a refreshing, light and gold hoppy session beer using good old otter malt with plenty of fruitiness in the palette." South Hams' most iconic beer. The taste of the South Devon coast.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eddystone

Appearance

Eddystone presents a bright, pale gold hue characteristic of its style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a white, stable head that leaves fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is lively, creating a vibrant and inviting visual presence.

pale goldbrilliant claritystable headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character, revealing citrus and peach notes that speak to the beer's fruity profile. Behind the hops sits a clean, restrained malt backbone with subtle grain sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without any yeast-driven or adjunct character.

citrus hopsstone fruitclean grainfloral notes

Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with citrus and peach flavors immediately present. The mid-palate develops a pleasant malty sweetness from the otter malt base, balanced by a moderate, clean bitterness that never overwhelms. The finish remains dry and crisp, leaving a lingering hoppy note without astringency.

citrus-forwardclean bitterlight bodydry finish

Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, with a satisfying hoppy dryness that invites the next sip. A gentle citrus aftertaste persists without any residual sweetness or harshness.

dryhoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Eddystone

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Eddystone

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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

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