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N7

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A refreshing pale ale with a complex citrus aroma, a subtle sweet malt flavour and a fresh bitterness that balances it. The hops come from the US and New Zealand. N7 is gluten free and vegan in keg and can, and it took Silver in the cask premium pale ale category at the SIBA South East awards in 2018. A 330 ml can at 5.2 %.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
clean
floral
Aroma
The nose is intensely hoppy with dominant citrus notes—particularly grapefruit zest and orange pith—layered beneath tropical fruit impressions of mango and passionfruit.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for N7

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Effervescence is brisk and visible, with steady carbonation throughout the pour. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile characteristic of a well-executed American IPA.

golden-amberclear, dense headfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is intensely hoppy with dominant citrus notes—particularly grapefruit zest and orange pith—layered beneath tropical fruit impressions of mango and passionfruit. A subtle floral character emerges on further inspection, balanced by clean, crisp malt undertones that provide foundation without dominating. The overall aromatic profile is fresh and vibrant, with no solvent or harsh edges.

citrus zest, grapefruittropical fruit notesfloral hop characterclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and bitter hop flavors that build steadily through the mid-palate. Tropical fruitiness follows, adding depth and roundness without overwhelming the dry, bitter framework. The 60 IBU bitterness is present and assertive but not harsh, finishing with a clean, crisp sensation that invites another sip. Residual sweetness remains minimal.

hoppy, assertive bitternesscitrus and tropical fruitdry finishclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and refreshing, with lingering citrus and hop bitterness that fades gradually over several seconds. A dry, crisp aftertaste persists without any astringency or heavy residue.

dry, refreshinglingering citrus bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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.

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