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Hairway To Heaven

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August's monthly cask is a moderately bitter premium amber ale at 4.3% ABV. Greenwich Crystal malt provides sweet toffee and caramel, and US Amarillo hops added late in the boil bring citrus on the nose, citrusy orange notes and bright citrus flavours, plus an uplifting finish. Its pitch promises a stairway to flavour, in Hydes' 2026 hairstyle series.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelcitrusyorange
caramel
citrusy
orange
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and orange zest from the late Amarillo additions, layered beneath warm toffee and caramel notes from the Greenwich Crystal malt.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hairway To Heaven

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a pale tan head that builds generously and holds firm on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and lively, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily and leave defined lacing as the glass empties.

deep amberclearfirm headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and orange zest from the late Amarillo additions, layered beneath warm toffee and caramel notes from the Greenwich Crystal malt. These aromas remain fresh and inviting without any oxidation or mustiness, creating an open and approachable profile.

citrus zestcaramelorangeclean nose

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with toffee and caramel flavours building immediately across the palate. Mid-palate brings citrus brightness and a moderate bitter edge that develops without becoming aggressive; the finish remains dry and hoppy with a lingering orange character.

toffeecitrus forwardmoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers for a medium length with a pleasant balance of residual orange citrus and gentle bitter notes. The close is refreshing and leaves no cloying sweetness.

medium lengthcitrus dry-downrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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