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Metric (Pint-ish)

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Zesty aromas, grapefruit flavours and a subtle lemongrass finish lead this 3.9% session ale, brewed on an all pale malt bill with a blend of hops. Marble calls it its benchmark beer and introduces it with the line “Whatever your measure”. It belongs to the core range, with barley, oats and wheat in the grist, and it is 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
citrusyfruitywheat
citrusy
fruity
wheat
herbal
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with crisp citrus notes, predominantly grapefruit zest, layered with subtle herbal and grassy undertones from the Edelhopfen blend.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Metric (Pint-ish)

◎ Appearance

Metric presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the sides. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated throughout the pour.

pale goldbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with crisp citrus notes, predominantly grapefruit zest, layered with subtle herbal and grassy undertones from the Edelhopfen blend. A light, clean malted backdrop supports without dominating—soft grain and a whisper of oat complexity round out the profile. Lemongrass emerges as a distinctive middle note, adding an aromatic freshness characteristic of the brew's zesty character.

citrus, grapefruitherbal, grassylemongrassclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable, with a gentle malt sweetness that derives from the all-malt bill including barley, oats, and wheat. Citrus flavours develop mid-palate with lively grapefruit and subtle stone fruit, while the oats contribute a faint, creamy texture. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, present but never harsh, allowing the hop character and malt balance to coexist harmoniously.

grapefruit, citrussoft maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lemongrass rising to prominence as the dominant aftertaste note. Dryness develops gently without astringency, and the beer fades with a lingering herbal and citric character that encourages another sip.

lemongrassdry, clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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