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Harvest Pale

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Pale blonde ale with a fresh citrus nose; on the palate it stays delicate and citrusy, with a subtle sweetness. Centennial, Cascade and Chinook ride on Maris Otter and lager malt, fermented with a long-standing house yeast that is pitched from one brew into the next. Crowned Supreme Champion Beer of Britain in 2010, it set demand soaring and pushed capacity to 360 barrels a week. Cask at 3.8 %.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Real Ale in a Bottle (Under 4.4%)
Bronze · 2022
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Pale, Blond and Golden Ales – Session Beer Style
Bronze · 2013
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Golden Ales
Gold · 2010
Champion Beer of Britain
Supreme Champion Beer of Britain
Gold · 2007
Champion Beer of Britain
Bitter
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands) (Real Ale in a Bottle (Under 4.4%))
★Bronze — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands) (Pale, Blond and Golden Ales – Session Beer Style)
★Bronze — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands) (Golden Ales)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltyhoppy
citrusy
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus—orange peel and grapefruit zest—from the Cascade and Centennial hops, layered with a subtle pine resin undertone from Chinook.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harvest Pale

◎ Appearance

Harvest Pale presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, with no haze or sediment.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus—orange peel and grapefruit zest—from the Cascade and Centennial hops, layered with a subtle pine resin undertone from Chinook. A light, clean malt backbone provides gentle support without dominance, creating an aroma that is crisp and welcoming rather than aggressive or heavy.

citrus forwardorange peelpine resinclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate entry is snappy and refreshing, with bright citrus and herbal hop character arriving immediately. Mid-palate develops a measured bitterness—38 IBU—that feels balanced rather than sharp, while the light malt provides a touch of sweetness and texture. The finish dries cleanly without astringency, leaving the hops to fade naturally.

citrus snapmeasured bitternessbalanceddry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, dominated by lingering citrus and a gentle pine note. At 3.8% ABV, there is no alcohol warmth, allowing the beer to remain refreshing and drinkable through to the end.

citrus lingercleancrushable
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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