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Nottingham EPA

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Nottingham EPA carries its style in its name: the initials stand for Extra Pale Ale. It is a regularly brewed cask ale of 4.2%, a little stronger than the 4% bitter Legend and level with the brewery's Citra pale ale. Light in colour, it is smooth and clean on the palate, with malt and hops held in balance. A light, fragrant hop note closes the beer in a rounded finish.

ABV
4.2%
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
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
floral
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with a fragrant hop character, displaying a restrained floral and citrus-inflected quality that avoids aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nottingham EPA

◎ Appearance

Nottingham EPA presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, leaving delicate lacework on the glass as you drink. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a fragrant hop character, displaying a restrained floral and citrus-inflected quality that avoids aggression. Beneath this lies a subtle malt base contributing soft, clean grain notes with a hint of honey-like sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh or overstated elements.

fragrant hop notesclean maltlight citrus character

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with malt and hops held in careful equilibrium across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a clean, well-structured bitterness at 30 IBU that integrates seamlessly rather than dominating, allowing the malt's rounded character to shine. The balance favors drinkability without sacrificing complexity.

balanced, smoothrestrained bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is rounded and lingering, with the light hop character providing a fragrant, slightly dry closure. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, encouraging another sip.

rounded finishfragrantdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Extra Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Extra Pale Ale

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