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Brewed to mark one hundred years of Salford as a city; the name is the year the status was granted, and the label artwork was created with students of the local university. A bright pale ale at 4.2% that pairs classic British brewing character with modern American hops: zesty citrus and light tropical notes over a soft, smooth body, with a subtle piney edge and a crisp, gently bitter finish. Part of each sale goes to a local men's mental health charity. Sold in 330 ml cans.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
piney
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with zesty citrus and light tropical fruit character, driven by modern American hop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1926

◎ Appearance

A pale golden brew with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation and inviting pour.

pale goldclearfine head lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with zesty citrus and light tropical fruit character, driven by modern American hop varieties. Subtle pine undertones emerge alongside a soft, clean malz foundation that suggests restraint and balance rather than assertiveness.

citrus zestlight tropicalpiney edgesoft malz

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and approachable, with the citrus and tropical hop character carrying through the mid-palate on a soft, smooth body. Bitterness builds gradually and remains measured at 35 IBU, finishing with a subtle piney note and crisp, gently bitter edge that does not overwhelm.

smooth bodycitrus forwardrestrained bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and a whisper of pine that fades gracefully. The finish length is medium, leaving a refreshing impression without harshness.

dry finishmedium lengthclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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About Pale Ale

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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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