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Waysider

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Waysider is a pale ale at 5.0 % built around hedgerow elderflower and pink grapefruit, a seasonal release in the Outland range. The colour has a pink grapefruit glow. The nose is floral and fresh with a sharp citrus edge; on the palate the beer is crisp and bright, bittersweet in the way of the fruit, and it ends dry.

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

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
World Beer Awards
England
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (England)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralfruitycitrusy
floral
fruity
citrusy
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose is distinctly floral and fresh, with hedgerow elderflower lending an herbal, slightly perfumed character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Waysider

◎ Appearance

The beer displays a luminous pale golden colour with a distinct pink grapefruit glow that catches the light. The clarity is bright and clean, with a fine white head that settles to a delicate lace on the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visible, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

golden with pink huebright and clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is distinctly floral and fresh, with hedgerow elderflower lending an herbal, slightly perfumed character. Pink grapefruit provides a sharp citrus edge that cuts through the floral notes, creating a bright and inviting top note. Subtle malt undertones remain in the background, allowing the botanical and citrus elements to lead.

elderflower, herbalpink grapefruit citrusfresh and floral

◐ Taste

On the palate, the beer is crisp and bright with the fruit-driven character translating to a bittersweet balance. The pink grapefruit and elderflower create a natural, slightly dry sweetness that is offset by a clean, measured bitterness. The mouthfeel is light and refreshing, allowing the delicate hop and adjunct characters to remain prominent throughout.

crisp and brightbittersweet fruitlight and refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and lingering, with the citrus and floral notes persisting through to the aftertaste. The dryness leaves the palate clean and ready for another sip, without any heavy or cloying residue.

dry finishcitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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