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Hydes' flagship cask ale, brewed since the move to the Salford brewery as a tribute to the local artist L.S. Lowry; the Lowry gallery endorses the beer. Pale ale malts with Citra and Chinook hops deliver mighty levels of bitterness alongside citrus fruit and tropical flavours. A golden ale for hop heads at 4.7% ABV.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive Citra and Chinook hop character, delivering pronounced citrus zest and tropical fruit notes—orange peel, passionfruit, and subtle stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lowry

◎ Appearance

Lowry presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, producing a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintain the foam structure throughout the pour.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive Citra and Chinook hop character, delivering pronounced citrus zest and tropical fruit notes—orange peel, passionfruit, and subtle stone fruit. Beneath this sits a clean pale malt foundation that supports without dominating, allowing the hop aromatics to command attention.

Citra and Chinook hopscitrus zesttropical fruitclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and fruit-forward, with immediate citrus and tropical notes layering across the palate. Mid-palate develops a substantial bitterness that integrates seamlessly with the hop-driven fruit character, while pale malts provide gentle sweetness and structure without heaviness. The 20 IBU bitterness sits firm but proportionate, framing rather than overwhelming the flavor.

assertive hoppybalanced bittercitrus-tropical fruitlight malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshingly dry, with the bitterness fading gradually into a lingering citrus aftertaste. No cloying residue remains; the ale closes crisp and inviting.

dry finishlingering citruscrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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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