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Lightbulb

Verdant Brewing Co Ltd
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🌍 United Kingdom · Extra Pale Ale · One of 5 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ

Lightbulb is a radiant Extra Pale Ale from Verdant Brewing Co, based in the Cornish harbour town of Penryn, United Kingdom. It pours a luminous, straw-golden hue with a pillowy white head that lingers invitingly. The aroma is bright and expressive, showcasing tropical and citrus hop character — think ripe mango, zesty lemon peel, and a whisper of fresh grass. On the palate, it feels light and approachable, with a soft, rounded mouthfeel that carries gentle bitterness alongside juicy fruit notes. The finish is clean and refreshing, with just enough hop snap to keep things lively. A beautifully crafted session pale that lives up to its illuminating name.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Featured inThe Best British Pale Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lightbulb

Appearance

Lightbulb presents a luminous straw-golden hue that captures the eye with clarity and brightness. A pillowy white head forms on the pour and persists with inviting lacing down the glass. The beer shows excellent clarity with fine, steady carbonation visible throughout.

straw-goldenclearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is bright and expressive, leading with ripe mango and zesty lemon peel that signal the hop-forward character. Beneath the tropical and citrus notes lies a subtle whisper of fresh grass and green herbal undertones. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidized notes.

tropical fruitcitrus peelfresh grassclean hop

Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable, with a light and rounded mouthfeel that carries juicy fruit character alongside the hop presence. Gentle bitterness integrates smoothly rather than dominating, allowing citrus and tropical notes to shine through the mid-palate. The body remains crisp and elegant, never heavy or cloying.

juicy fruitgentle bitternesssoft mouthfeelcrisp

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a final hop snap that keeps the beer lively without lingering harshness. A light, dry aftertaste encourages another sip.

clean finishdryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lightbulb

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Lightbulb

About Extra Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Extra Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Lightbulb will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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