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Lagonda

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Citrus and floral hop notes sit on a pale body with a sturdy malt backbone, from El Dorado, Equinox (Ekuanot) and Mosaic. Lagonda has been Marble's house beer since 1997, named after a classic car from the family garage, owned by the boss's father. It started out labelled an IPA; as definitions moved Marble now calls it a Pale Ale, recipe unchanged. As Lagonda IPA it took Bronze in Golden Ales at Champion Beer of Britain 2016.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2016
Champion Beer of Britain
Golden Ales
★Bronze — Champion Beer of Britain (Golden Ales)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusymalty
floral
citrusy
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes, particularly grapefruit and lime, layered over subtle floral characteristics from the El Dorado, Equinox and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lagonda

◎ Appearance

Lagonda presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. The head forms with good density and retention, leaving fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is crisp and visible, contributing to the beer's fresh, refined presentation.

pale goldenclearfirm lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes, particularly grapefruit and lime, layered over subtle floral characteristics from the El Dorado, Equinox and Mosaic hops. A clean malt backbone provides gentle sweetness and breadiness without overwhelming the delicate hop character. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh alcohol or yeast-derived defects.

citrus, grapefruitfloral, herbalclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and medium-bodied, with the malt foundation delivering a steady sweetness and subtle bread-like quality. Hop bitterness arrives mid-palate at a measured 35 IBU, providing structure without dominance, while the citrus and floral elements persist as a flavourful counterpoint. The finish dries gradually, allowing the malt character to hold ground.

balanced bitternesscitrus hop charactersturdy malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and of moderate length, trailing off with lingering citrus notes and a subtle drying effect from the noble hop blend. A gentle malt sweetness remains in the aftertaste, creating a refreshing and satisfying conclusion.

dry, lingering citrusclean finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
81
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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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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