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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
herbal
Aroma
The nose is bright and expressive, leading with ripe mango and zesty lemon peel that signal the hop-forward character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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About Extra Pale Ale

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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.

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