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Lavender Hill

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A generous honey hit and a sweet, lightly hopped taste make this a summer golden ale. English blossom honey goes into the brew, and it changes every year. The name nods to the agricultural history of south-west London. At 4.5%, Lavender Hill is launched each summer.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
honeyfloralclean
honey
floral
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose is led by a pronounced honey character, with floral notes that echo the beer's agricultural heritage.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lavender Hill

◎ Appearance

Lavender Hill presents a bright golden hue with excellent transparency and pale straw reflections. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving fine lacing patterns down the glass as it settles. Carbonation is crisp and steady, lifting the body with fine bubbles.

bright goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by a pronounced honey character, with floral notes that echo the beer's agricultural heritage. Light, refined noble hop aromatics emerge beneath, offering subtle herbal undertones without aggression. A faint Malz sweetness provides structural support without dominating the bouquet.

honey-forwardflorallight noble hopsrefined

◐ Taste

On the palate, English blossom honey takes center stage with a soft, sweet arrival that carries through the mid-section. The bittering is restrained at 20 IBU, allowing delicate floral notes to persist alongside a clean, dry edge. Malt provides a gentle backbone without heaviness, preserving the crisp, refreshing character throughout.

honey sweetnesslight bitternessfloralclean

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with honey notes fading into a subtle herbal memory and a pleasant mineral dryness. The aftertaste remains clean and inviting, encouraging another sip without cloying.

dry finishhoney faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
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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