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Iron Hart

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Iron Hart is a pale ale at 5.2 % and a recent addition to the year-round range. Light in colour, it smells of assertive hops and fresh citrus. The palate is robust: a firm malt base gives the beer more body than its colour suggests, and a bold hop blend leads into a dry, crisply bitter finish. Among the brewery's pale and golden ales it is the stronger, drier and more bitter one.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
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 leads with assertive noble and citrus-forward hop character that dominates the sensory profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Iron Hart

◎ Appearance

Iron Hart presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The beer forms a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention, leaving a fine network of lacing down the sides. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual presentation.

pale goldclear, brightpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive noble and citrus-forward hop character that dominates the sensory profile. Fresh, zesty citrus notes layer over the hop spice, with hints of dried fruit and herbal complexity. A supporting foundation of biscuity Malz provides gentle backbone without obscuring the assertive hop expression.

assertive hopsfresh citrusherbal, spicybiscuit malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a firm, full-bodied malt foundation that belies the beer's light color—substantial grain sweetness and bread-like character ground the profile. A bold hop blend brings resinous bitterness and citrus bite to the mid-palate, building intensity without harshness. The finish transitions crisp and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that defines the final impression.

robust malt basebold hopsdry, bitter finishcitrus bite

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is distinctly dry and crisply bitter, with hop bitterness extending into a medium-length finish. Residual citrus notes fade gradually, leaving a clean, refreshing dryness on the palate.

dry, crisplingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
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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