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Chorlton Pale Ale

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Floral on the nose, then fruity and zesty, with a quirky twang of bitterness and grassy hops that run into a long, dry finish. Bright, crisp and highly sessionable, this blonde cask beer at 4.0% ABV is brewed with American and New Zealand hops, and it was first brewed looking out onto Chorlton's tree-lined green.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
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
floralfruitygrassy
floral
fruity
grassy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral notes, led by the American and New Zealand hops that impart citrus and herbal character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chorlton Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-defined, with delicate Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass as the beer settles. Clean and inviting visual presentation characteristic of a well-crafted cask ale.

pale goldclearpersistent headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral notes, led by the American and New Zealand hops that impart citrus and herbal character. A subtle fruity undertone emerges beneath, complemented by restrained Malz sweetness that grounds the aromatic profile without overshadowing the hop-driven character.

floral hopscitrus notessubtle fruitherbal Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and zesty, with immediate brightness from the Edelhopfen selection. Mid-palate balances fruity and grassy notes with a determined bitterness that builds gradually, supported by light Malz backbone. The interplay between hop bite and clean malt sweetness maintains excellent drinkability throughout.

dryhoppy bitegrassyfruity-floral

◑ Finish

Long, dry finish with persistent hoppy and grassy character that extends cleanly without astringency. The aftertaste remains bright and refreshing, inviting the next sip without fatigue.

dry finishlingering hopcrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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