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Redwell Steam Lager

Redwell Brewing
United Kingdom·California Common
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Redwell's flagship and its best seller to pubs and restaurants, in the range since 2013. It is a California Common-style hybrid: lager yeast fermented at ale temperatures, hopped with Cascade and Bravo, with caramel malts giving a copper-amber colour. Spiced cake and caramel on the nose; stewed apple, currants, straw and spice over a biscuity malt base, plus a touch of citrus. Malty like an amber ale, clean like a lager, at 4.6%. Sold on draught and in cans.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with warm spiced cake and soft caramel sweetness, grounded by the characteristic herbal-floral notes of Cascade hops.
also:citrusy
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Redwell Steam Lager

◎ Appearance

Copper-amber hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A dense white head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls, demonstrating strong foam retention typical of the style. The body appears clean and well-defined, inviting the first sip.

copper-amberbright, clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm spiced cake and soft caramel sweetness, grounded by the characteristic herbal-floral notes of Cascade hops. Subtle background notes of straw and hay add an earthy dimension, while a touch of dried fruit complexity emerges on closer inspection. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, neither hop-forward nor aggressively malty.

spiced cake, caramelCascade herbdried fruit undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malty, with biscuity grain character forming a solid foundation. The mid-palate reveals stewed apple and currant notes layered atop the malt base, while low bitterness (22 IBU) allows these fruit and spice qualities to remain prominent. A delicate citrus thread runs through, adding brightness without overwhelming the overall balance.

biscuity maltstewed fruitrestrained bitternesscitrus brightness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the malt character persisting gently into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades quickly, leaving behind a lingering warmth of caramel and spice that encourages another sip.

clean, drymalt persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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 California Common

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What is a California Common?

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