Rock Session Pale
Rock Session Pale goes back to a recipe the brewery dates to the 1800s, brewed as a refreshing ale for Nottingham's factory workers and a shade paler than the bitters of its day. The brewery counts it as the forerunner of the India Pale Ale it later shipped to troops across the British Empire. In the glass it is golden. Hops shape the flavour with a clear bitterness. At 3.8% this cask ale is the session beer of the pair and the lighter-coloured counterpart to Rock Mild.
Tasting Notes
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Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
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