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Hopster

Hydes Brewery
United Kingdom·Blonde Ale
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Hopster's zesty, zingy citrus hit comes from plenty of Citra hops on a base of malt, wheat and flaked rice. The blonde ale began as a steampunk-inspired mix of the traditional and the contemporary and joined Hydes' core range as its newest member. Brewed all year at the Beer Studio in Salford; at 3.8% ABV, no hipster credentials required.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop 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
citrusyhoppywheat
citrusy
hoppy
wheat
malty
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright Citra hop character, offering pronounced citrus and orange blossom notes that leap from the glass.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopster

◎ Appearance

Hopster presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting sheen. The head forms quickly and holds with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation contributes to the beer's visual liveliness.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright Citra hop character, offering pronounced citrus and orange blossom notes that leap from the glass. Beneath the hop forward profile, soft wheat and grain malt provide a clean, slightly grainy foundation without any harshness or oxidation.

citrus-forwardorange zestCitra hopswheat grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with zingy citrus flavours leading across the palate. The mid-palate balances hoppy bitterness (15 IBUs) against a soft, clean malt base enriched by wheat and flaked rice, delivering body without heaviness. The finish is dry and clean, with citrus notes lingering pleasantly.

zesty citruscrisp bitebalancedlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, drying pleasantly without astringency. Citrus and hop character fade gracefully, leaving the palate clean and eager for the next sip.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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