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Hill Farmstead Edward

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Hill Farmstead's most celebrated pale ale — named after brewer Shaun Hill's great-great-grandfather Edward Hill, on whose Vermont farmstead the brewery sits. Citrus, floral and subtle tropical notes from dry-hopping with Centennial and Simcoe, over a soft, balanced malt base. Edward is consistently voted one of America's finest pale ales.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus notes—orange and lemon zest—complemented by floral hop character and subtle tropical undertones from the Centennial and Simcoe dry-hop bill.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hill Farmstead Edward

◎ Appearance

Edward presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance characteristic of well-crafted pale ales. The beer maintains a persistent white head with fine carbonation visible throughout the glass, indicating proper conditioning and freshness.

brilliant goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus notes—orange and lemon zest—complemented by floral hop character and subtle tropical undertones from the Centennial and Simcoe dry-hop bill. A light herbal and piney backbone emerges beneath, while the malt foundation remains appropriately restrained and clean.

citrus zestfloral hopspineytropical

◐ Taste

Edward opens with a crisp, clean entry showcasing bright citrus and pine flavors that immediately engage the palate. The mid-palate reveals balanced malt sweetness—light and grainy—that supports rather than overshadows the hop complexity, while a moderate, well-integrated bitterness builds toward the finish without harshness.

citrus-forwardbalancedcrispherbal-bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with lingering pine and herbal notes that fade gracefully without excessive astringency. A refreshing, bitter-dry aftertaste encourages another sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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