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Draft

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Grapefruit, bitter lemon and a soft floral note rise from this 3.9% session ale, hopped with Calista, Lemon Drop and Mandarina Bavaria over barley, malt and wheat. Marble counts Draft among its classics and keeps it in the core range for slow days and long sessions. The brewery itself began in 1997 in the back room of the Marble Arch Inn, behind glass windows through which drinkers watched the beer being made. Vegan.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
citrusyfloralhoppy
citrusy
floral
hoppy
wheat
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant grapefruit and tart lemon zest, grounded by a gentle floral undertone that speaks to the Mandarina Bavaria and Lemon Drop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Draft

◎ Appearance

A light golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and visible throughout, suggesting a well-conditioned session ale that maintains structure despite its modest 3.9% ABV.

light goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant grapefruit and tart lemon zest, grounded by a gentle floral undertone that speaks to the Mandarina Bavaria and Lemon Drop varieties. Beneath the hoppy brightness sits a soft malted barley foundation with subtle wheat notes, creating balance rather than competing.

grapefruit, citrus zestfloral, delicatemalted grain base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and a measured bitterness that develops cleanly across the mid-palate, supported by a light malt sweetness from the barley and wheat blend. The 35 IBU bitterness is present but restrained, allowing the lemon and grapefruit character to remain the focal point without harsh edges.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and brisk, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading into a light, grainy dryness. The low alcohol and moderate hop load allow the aftertaste to remain refreshing rather than lingering heavily.

crisp, drycitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
79
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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