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A fresh pale ale brewed with sea buckthorn picked in the dunes by the North Sea and with American Citra hops. It was made in respect of the rescuers who put out to sea when seafarers are in distress. The rescue boat on the label, Emilie Robin, is stationed in Hvide Sande, and her sister ship Martha Lerche in Thyborøn.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by zesty Citra hop character, delivering pronounced citrus and grapefruit notes that mingle with subtle herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mayday

◎ Appearance

Mayday presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with even lacing as the beer descends. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that supports the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

golden, brightcrisp carbonationpersistent headclean clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by zesty Citra hop character, delivering pronounced citrus and grapefruit notes that mingle with subtle herbal undertones. A delicate sea buckthorn presence emerges underneath—a gentle stone-fruit acidity and mineral quality—while clean malt provides a light, biscuit-like foundation that frames rather than dominates.

Citra citrussea buckthorn tartnessherbal hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with immediate citrus impact from the American hops cutting across a soft, slightly grainy malt body. The mid-palate develops a clean bitterness (35 IBU) that is balanced rather than aggressive, while the sea buckthorn adds a subtle acidic complexity and mineral dryness. The finish leans dry and light, with no heaviness or astringency.

citrus bitebalanced bitternessmineral drynesslight body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and lingering, with residual Citra hop character and a faint herbal echo from the sea buckthorn. The beer leaves the palate clean and refreshed, inviting another sip.

dry finishherbal echorefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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About Pale Ale

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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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