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Oxwich

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An IPA named after Oxwich Bay on the south coast of the Gower Peninsula. The hop bill mixes New Zealand and British varieties, and the brewery describes the outcome as zesty and citrusy with a clear orange note. The malt side is noticeably sweet and balances the hops, so the beer comes across as rounded rather than sharply bitter. It joined the range in 2022 and is now listed in the core range.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales)
Bottle & Can British Ales (up to 6.4%)
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Wales) (Bottle & Can British Ales (up to 6.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with crisp citrus notes, particularly orange, derived from the New Zealand and British hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oxwich

◎ Appearance

Oxwich presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, active appearance. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine retention, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presence.

pale goldenclearfine head retentionbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with crisp citrus notes, particularly orange, derived from the New Zealand and British hop blend. Beneath the hop character lies a notably sweet, biscuity maltiness that provides body and warmth to the aromatics. The combination feels balanced and approachable rather than aggressively bitter or resinous.

citrus-forwardorange zestsweet maltzesty

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with immediate citrus and hop character that builds gently across the palate. The malt sweetness sits prominently in the mid-palate, rounding the bitterness and creating a fuller mouthfeel than typical for a 5% ABV beer. Bitterness reaches 60 IBU but never dominates, finishing with a measured, harmonious balance.

balanced bitternessrounded maltcitrus persistencerefreshing entry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with citrus notes persisting gently alongside a subtle sweetness. A light hop bitterness lingers without becoming sharp or astringent.

medium finishhop-citrus fadesmooth aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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