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Cumbria Way

Robinsons Brewery
United Kingdom·Golden Ale·Rank 24 of 50 · The Best British Pale Ales
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Cumbria Way is a golden ale that Robinsons labels its Lakeland Golden Ale. It was long sold as Hartleys Cumbria Way, after the Ulverston brewery Robinsons took over in 1982, and it shares its name with the long-distance footpath from Ulverston to Carlisle. Spicy hops and citrus mark the aroma. The taste is full-bodied, with rich malt and a firm hop character, joined by a tart fruit note.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly 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
hoppymaltyspicy hop
hoppy
malty
spicy hop
citrusy
tart
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced spicy and herbal hop character alongside bright citrus notes.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cumbria Way

◎ Appearance

Cumbria Way presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined pale head. The carbonation is moderate and steady, with fine bubbles that create good foam persistence and lacing down the glass.

bright goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced spicy and herbal hop character alongside bright citrus notes. A supporting malted grain foundation provides subtle sweetness without overwhelming the hop-forward aromatics. The overall effect is clean and inviting.

spicy hopscitrus-forwardherbalmalt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and robust, with rich malt sweetness meeting a firm, persistent hop bitterness from the outset. Mid-palate reveals tart fruit notes that balance the malt depth, while the hop character remains direct throughout without harshness. The finish is dry and satisfying.

full-bodiedhoppy bitetart fruitmalty core

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with lingering hop bitterness fading gradually into a subtle malt warmth. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing.

dry finishlingering hopsclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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