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King Wazoo

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A session pale ale at 3.5%, double dry-hopped with Citra, Calypso and Amarillo and one of the punchiest beers in the Redwell range. Barley, wheat, oats and caramel malt in the mash give it more body than the strength suggests. The aroma is hoppy and herbaceous with a fruity edge; the palate is rounded, refreshingly bitter and strongly aromatic. Pitched at cask ale drinkers as much as at fans of modern keg pales, it is sold on draught and in cans.

ABV
3.5%
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
hoppyherbalcitrusy
hoppy
herbal
citrusy
fruity
malty
caramel
Aroma
Vibrant and complex hop-forward nose dominated by Citra, Calypso and Amarillo, delivering pronounced citrus, herbal, and resinous notes.
also:wheat,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for King Wazoo

◎ Appearance

Light golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and bright, appealing transparency. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively, sustaining the head throughout the drinking experience.

golden-amberbright and clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Vibrant and complex hop-forward nose dominated by Citra, Calypso and Amarillo, delivering pronounced citrus, herbal, and resinous notes. Stone fruit and tropical fruit character emerges beneath the hoppy foundation, while subtle caramel and biscuity Malz undertones provide rounded support. The overall effect is refreshingly aromatic without aggressive alcohol burn.

citrus and tropicalherbal and resinoushoppy and aromaticbiscuit malt support

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry for its modest strength, thanks to the wheat, oats and caramel Malz foundation. The palate unfolds with balanced hop bitterness at 40 IBU—clean and refreshing rather than aggressive—layered with lingering citrus and herbal notes from the dry-hop charge. Sweetness is restrained, allowing the complex hop profile and gentle Malz character to remain prominent.

rounded bodyrefreshing bitternessbalanced hop layersdry-hopped complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, as befits a true session beer. Herbal and citrus bitterness lingers softly on the palate, with no harsh or tannic aftertaste.

crisp finishherbal lingeringsession-length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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 Session Pale Ale

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What is a Session 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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