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Guzzler

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Grapefruit overtones ride a light citrus palate, with hop flavours out front and pale malt underneath. A light gold session ale built on Challenger and Celeia hops, easy to drink by design. It comes in two strengths: 3.6 % ABV from the cask, 4.0 % from the bottle, so the bottle pours a notch stronger than the pint.

ABV
3.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppycitrusymalty
hoppy
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive noble hop character—citrus and grapefruit pith lead the charge, layered with herbal and slightly grassy notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Guzzler

◎ Appearance

A clear, light gold pour with bright transparency and a fine white head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is evident and lively, with persistent bead chains rising through the glass. Lacing clings softly to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldbrilliant clarityfine carbonationclean lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive noble hop character—citrus and grapefruit pith lead the charge, layered with herbal and slightly grassy notes. Pale malt provides a subtle grain sweetness that anchors the profile without competing. The overall impression is dry and refreshing, with no yeast phenolics or oxidation.

citrus peelgrapefruitherbal hopspale malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with bright citrus and light orange zest notes developing across the palate. Bitterness from Challenger and Celeia hops builds gently to a moderate level (40 IBU) without harshness, supported by a lean malt backbone. The mouthfeel is smooth and dry, with no cloying sweetness or astringency.

citrus-forwarddrymoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering citrus and hop bitterness fading cleanly over several seconds. No residual sweetness or malt character intrudes—the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.

dryhoppy faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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About Pale Ale

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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.

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