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Hill Farmstead Edward

Hill Farmstead Brewery
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hill Farmstead Edward

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hill Farmstead Edward

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, tropical character as Hill Farmstead Edward will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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