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Marston's 61 Deep

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61 Deep takes its name from the 61-metre well at the Burton brewery. Five American and Australian hop varieties give this pale ale a fresh, zesty aroma, followed by tropical fruit and citrus notes on the palate. It is refreshing and easy to drink. On draught it has 3.8 %, in packaged form 4.1 %.

ABV
4.1%
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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with zesty, fresh American and Australian hop character—citrus peel and herbal notes predominate.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marston's 61 Deep

◎ Appearance

Marston's 61 Deep presents a bright golden-amber hue, clear and well-defined in the glass. A generous white head forms on the pour with solid retention and fine lacing that clings to the sides. The carbonation is lively and visible, supporting an inviting, fresh presentation.

golden-amberbright and cleargood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with zesty, fresh American and Australian hop character—citrus peel and herbal notes predominate. Behind this sits a soft, grainy malt foundation that provides subtle sweetness without overwhelming the aromatic profile. The overall impression is crisp and approachable, with no harsh or vegetal edges.

citrus and herbal hopsfresh and zestysoft malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and light-bodied, with tropical fruit and citrus flavours developing across the mid-palate. The malt contributes a gentle sweetness that balances the moderate bitterness at around 35 IBU, which lingers without becoming harsh. The finish is dry and refreshing, allowing the hop character to define the aftertaste without residual sweetness.

tropical fruitcitrus notesmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively clean, with the bitterness fading to a pleasant, lingering hop presence. No cloying sweetness remains—instead, a light, zesty dryness encourages another sip.

crisp and drylingering hops
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
Appearance
76
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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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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