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Salvation

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A golden beer at just 3.8%, built on American Cascade and Amarillo hops: citrus leads the aroma, while the flavour runs through tropical fruit, citrus and floral notes, with a bitterness in the finish. Salvation is one of the four permanent beers of this Loughborough brewery and comes as cask, bottle, mini keg and bag-in-box. It took Gold in the East Midlands round of the Champion Beer of Britain in 2020.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2020
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Golden Ale
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands) (Golden Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusymalty
hoppy
citrusy
malty
clean
fruity
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes — orange zest and grapefruit — backed by classic American hop character with subtle floral undertones.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Salvation

◎ Appearance

Salvation presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency. A modest white head forms quickly and shows good retention, leaving fine lacing down the glass as it settles. The beer displays lively carbonation throughout, creating a vibrant, inviting visual presence.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes — orange zest and grapefruit — backed by classic American hop character with subtle floral undertones. A light malty foundation provides gentle support without overwhelming the aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and appetizing, with no yeast-derived esters or phenols.

citrus zestAmerican hopsfloral accents

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with moderate bitterness (38 IBU) that sits at the forefront without being aggressive. The mid-palate balances hoppy character against soft malty sweetness, allowing citrus and subtle fruit flavors to develop. Finish is dry and clean, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without harshness.

balanced bitternesscitrus forwardclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, with lingering bitter notes that fade to a dry, refreshing conclusion. No cloying sweetness remains — the palate is left clean and eager for the next sip.

drybrief aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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About Golden Ale

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