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Glaslyn Ale

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Named after a Welsh river estuary, Glaslyn is a crisp golden pale ale built on American hops—floral and citrus notes dance lightly over clean grain. At 4.2%, it's refreshing without fuss, the kind of beer that pairs as easily with conversation as it does with a coastal walk.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfloralcitrusy
hoppy
floral
citrusy
clean
fruity
herbal
Aroma
The nose is dominated by aromatic American hop character, with prominent floral and citrus notes that invite further exploration.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Glaslyn Ale

◎ Appearance

Glaslyn Ale pours a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The beer displays a fine white head with good retention, while the effervescent carbonation is evident from persistent, delicate bubbles rising through the glass.

brilliant goldenclearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by aromatic American hop character, with prominent floral and citrus notes that invite further exploration. A clean, light malt base provides subtle grain and bread-like supporting aromas without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

floral hopscitrusclean grainaromatic

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a light malt foundation delivering subtle bread and grain flavors. The American hops carry through on the mid-palate with balanced floral and citrus character, while moderate 30 IBU bitterness provides structure without harshness.

crispcitruslight-bodiedbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with excellent drinkability, the effervescence contributing to a refreshing aftertaste. Residual floral hop notes linger pleasantly without any astringency, inviting another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
84
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 crisp, hoppy, floral character as Glaslyn Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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