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Pentonville Pale

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Named after Pentonville — the historic neighbourhood of Islington. Hammerton's approachable everyday pale ale. Citrusy and refreshing with clean hop character. Available at independent beer bars across North London.

ABV
4.5%
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
herbal
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and grapefruit—layered over clean, herbaceous hop character.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pentonville Pale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright, clear transparency and lively carbonation visible throughout the glass. A fine white head forms on the pour and persists with good lacing, typical of a well-conditioned ale.

pale goldenclearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and grapefruit—layered over clean, herbaceous hop character. Subtle malt undertones provide a light, biscuity foundation without overwhelming the aromatic profile.

citrus forwardherbal hopsorange zestclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry and continues with balanced hoppy character that expresses citrus and light herbal notes. Moderate bitterness (38 IBU) settles in cleanly without harshness, finishing with a dry, unfussy quality that invites another sip.

hoppycitrus-drivencrisp palatemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and fruit-forward, with no rough edges.

dry finishclean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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 American Pale Ale

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What is a American 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.

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