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Slovenian Rhapsody

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Slovenian hops give this golden session ale a seductive flowery nose, a hoppy flavour and a crisp bitterness. At 3.8% it fills the August slot of the monthly seasonal calendar, an idea the brewery introduced to add variety to its cask range, and it comes in firkins, pins and polypins.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by floral and herbal notes characteristic of Slovenian hops, with a seductive, garden-like quality.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Slovenian Rhapsody

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively yet controlled visual presence in the glass.

golden, clearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by floral and herbal notes characteristic of Slovenian hops, with a seductive, garden-like quality. Subtle malt undertones provide a clean, dry foundation without overwhelming sweetness, allowing the hoppy aromatics to remain the focal point.

floral, herbalSlovenian hop characterclean, dry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp entry that immediately reveals hoppy bitterness balanced by gentle malt sweetness. The mid-palate maintains a refreshing, dry character with continued floral and herbal hop complexity, building to a pronounced but not harsh bitterness in the finish.

hoppy, bittercrisp, drylight-bodied

◑ Finish

A clean, moderately long finish with lingering hop bitterness and subtle floral notes. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, encouraging further sips without fatigue.

dry aftertastehoppy finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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