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Graphene

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Bright citrus and tropical fruit lead, juicy through the middle and dry at the finish. Enigma and Nelson Sauvin add complexity, Mandarina Bavaria joins them, and the grist is barley and wheat. Graphene is a 4.5% hazy pale ale from the Specials, vegan, and comes from Marble's Salford brewery, where a 25 hl Gravity System brewhouse went in during 2019.

ABV
4.5%
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
tropicalcitrusywheat
tropical
citrusy
wheat
juicy
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus and ripe tropical fruit notes, driven by Enigma and Nelson Sauvin hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Graphene

◎ Appearance

Graphene presents a hazy golden-yellow body with visible suspended particles characteristic of the style. The head is white and persistent, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, pillowy texture rather than aggressive bubbling.

golden-yellowhazy, brightpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and ripe tropical fruit notes, driven by Enigma and Nelson Sauvin hops. Mandarina Bavaria contributes a distinctive tangerine-like character, layered with subtle floral undertones. Beneath the hop complexity sits a clean, wheaten malted backbone with minimal yeast-derived phenolics.

citrus, mandarintropical fruitfloral, clean

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and approachable, with candied citrus and stone fruit flavors filling the mid-palate. The wheat and barley malz base provides a light, slightly grainy sweetness that balances the hop-driven character. Bitterness is restrained at 40 IBU, finishing dry without harshness or astringency.

juicy, fruit-forwardcitrus zestdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus notes fading into a subtle herbal whisper. Aftertaste is brief and refreshing, inviting another sip rather than lingering heavily on the palate.

dry, refreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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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