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Lemon Dream

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Sparkling and refreshing, a zesty pale with a subtle citrus zing. It is brewed with fresh, hand-cut organic lemons and fruity hops, with Lemon Drop and Brewers Gold in the hop bill. Light gold, 4.5%, first brewed in 2001 and a permanent part of Salopian's core range. Brewed by Salopian in Shropshire.

ABV
4.5%
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
citrusyfruityorange
citrusy
fruity
orange
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
Fresh lemon zest dominates the nose, supported by subtle orange and citrus notes from the hand-cut organic lemons and Lemon Drop hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lemon Dream

◎ Appearance

Light gold in the glass with brilliant clarity and fine carbonation that creates a lively bead. A modest white head forms and fades to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, typical of a well-crafted pale ale.

light goldbrilliant clarityfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Fresh lemon zest dominates the nose, supported by subtle orange and citrus notes from the hand-cut organic lemons and Lemon Drop hops. Beneath the bright citrus character lies a gentle fruity undertone from the Brewers Gold hop variety, with a clean, grassy base that keeps the aroma crisp and refreshing rather than cloying.

lemon zestorange notesfruity hopsclean grassiness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced citrus and lemon character that carries through the mid-palate with consistent brightness and a light, approachable body. A moderate bitterness emerges from the 35 IBU hopping, providing structure without harshness, while underlying malt sweetness remains restrained, allowing the citrus and hop character to remain the focal point. The overall impression is crisp and clean, with no heavy or cloying notes.

citrus-forwardmoderate bitternesslight bodycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with lingering lemon and hop notes fading gracefully. A subtle bitterness persists on the aftertaste without becoming astringent.

dry finishlemon persistenceclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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