Late Red

◎ Appearance

Late Red presents a clear auburn hue with bright copper undertones, characteristic of its moderate crystal malt charge. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, appropriate for a cask-served ale.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm, honeyed malt sweetness underpinned by the gently kilned crystal malt's toffee and light caramel notes. Late Goldings and Kentish Cascade additions introduce a crisp citrus character—lemon pith and subtle orange zest—with a whisper of white pepper and herbal complexity beneath. The interplay avoids sharpness, remaining inviting and balanced.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, sweet pale ale malt and a gentle toffee warmth from the crystal malt backbone. Tropical fruit notes—melon and stone fruit—emerge mid-palate alongside the citrus character, while a peppery, slightly resinous edge develops toward the back. The bitterness is restrained at 30 IBU, integrated rather than assertive, allowing malt sweetness and hop character to coexist comfortably.

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, drying gradually as the pepper and citrus give way to a lingering, subtle sweetness. A gentle astringency from the late hop additions provides a clean closure without harshness.