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Marston's EPA

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Marston's EPA is an English session pale ale of 3.6 %. It is light and golden in the glass, with an inviting, fruity hop aroma, and it ends on a refreshing, zesty finish. On cask it belongs to the regularly brewed range.

ABV
3.6%
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
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is inviting and fruit-forward, led by noble hop character that suggests orchard fruit and subtle herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marston's EPA

◎ Appearance

Marston's EPA presents a light golden hue in the glass, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. The head is fine and persistent, building good lacing on the sides of the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, typical of a cask-conditioned session ale.

light goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is inviting and fruit-forward, led by noble hop character that suggests orchard fruit and subtle herbal notes. Beneath the hoppy impression sits a soft, supportive Malz sweetness that grounds the profile without dominance. The overall aromatics are clean and balanced, with no harsh or vegetal edges.

fruity hop aromaorchard fruitsoft Malz sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp entry that carries the fruity character from the aroma into the mouth. Moderate bitterness from the Edelhopfen develops smoothly through the mid-palate, integrated rather than sharp, balancing a gentle Malz foundation. The body remains lean and sessionable, allowing the hop definition to shine without heaviness.

crisp entrymoderate bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and zesty, with lingering hop bitterness that fades cleanly and leaves the palate dry. A brief, pleasant fruity aftertaste persists before settling into dryness.

zesty finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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.

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