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Factotum

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Factotum is the lighter of the two core pale ales from Salford, brewed with barley, oats and wheat and poured cloudy and pale yellow. Drinkers describe citrus first, grapefruit and tangerine, with gentler mango and tropical fruit, a hint of pine and a grassy edge over soft, biscuity malt. The body is slim but rounded for the strength, and the finish brings a light to moderate bitterness with lingering zest. The producer offers no tasting note of its own and simply calls it an everyday pale ale.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
citrusytropicalgrassy
citrusy
tropical
grassy
malty
piney
hoppy
Aroma
Citrus arrives first on the nose, led by grapefruit and tangerine with supporting notes of gentler mango and tropical stone fruit.
also:juicy
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Factotum

◎ Appearance

Pale yellow with deliberate cloudiness from suspension, presenting a hazy but luminous character typical of the style. The head forms with moderate density and retention, building a fine mesh of foam across the surface. Carbonation appears lively, rising steadily through the glass.

pale yellowhazy, cloudymoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

Citrus arrives first on the nose, led by grapefruit and tangerine with supporting notes of gentler mango and tropical stone fruit. A subtle herbal and grassy undertone emerges beneath the fruit, anchored by soft, biscuity malt that provides roundness without dominance. Pine appears as a quieter accent, adding structure to the overall aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardtropical fruit, mangograssy, herbal edgesoft biscuit malt

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and bright, allowing citrus and tropical fruit to establish early. Mid-palate develops a rounded, approachable body enhanced by oats and wheat, lending softness despite the beer's modest alcohol. Bitterness builds gradually to light–moderate intensity, finishing with lingering zest and a subtle pine backbone.

soft, rounded bodylight to moderate bitternesslingering citrus zest

◑ Finish

The finish transitions cleanly from palate to aftertaste, with bitterness and citric zest persisting gently. A dry, grassy fade completes the experience without astringency or harshness.

dry finishpersistent zest
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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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