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Dorothy

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Citrus and lemon notes with a mild tartness: this hoppy Farmstead ale is brewed with New Zealand and American hops and the brewery's own yeast blend, dry-hopped, unfiltered, naturally carbonated and aged in foudre, at 7%. Dorothy (1921–1994) was the grandfather's sister, one of 14 siblings who grew up on the land the brewery now occupies.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppytart
citrusy
hoppy
tart
yeasty
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and lemon zest, lifted by the dry-hop character from New Zealand and American varieties.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dorothy

◎ Appearance

Dorothy presents a pale golden hue with a light, hazy cast from its unfiltered character. The natural carbonation builds a modest but persistent white head with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Clarity is deliberately cloudy, revealing the presence of yeast in suspension.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine lacingunfiltered

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and lemon zest, lifted by the dry-hop character from New Zealand and American varieties. A subtle herbal and grassy edge follows, with delicate yeasty notes from the farmstead blend adding complexity. The overall profile is clean and inviting, neither aggressive nor muted.

bright citruslemon zestherbal hopsfarmstead yeast

◐ Taste

The palate delivers immediate citrus intensity with a dry, crisp entry that carries mild tartness throughout. Mid-palate bitterness (35 IBU) remains restrained, allowing the hoppy character and subtle malt foundation to coexist. The 7% ABV sits seamlessly in the background, providing body without warming alcohol notes.

citrus-forwardcrisp and drybalanced bitternessclean malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and moderately dry, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle herbal fade. The aftertaste remains clean and bright, inviting immediate return to the glass.

dry citrus finishrefreshinglingering brightness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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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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