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Pentonville Pale

Hammerton Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
herbal
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pentonville Pale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Pentonville Pale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Pentonville Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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