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Toledo

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A hazy pale ale brewed especially for cask. Two hop varieties, one from New Zealand and one from the United States, give zingy lemon-lime citrus, tropical fruit and lightly floral notes. Extra pale malt forms the base, and generous shares of oats and wheat make for a soft, rounded mouthfeel. Crisp, balanced and easy to drink at 4.8 %. It shares its grain bill with the brewery's other hazy pales and is served from the handpump only, as part of the regular range.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalwheat
citrusy
tropical
wheat
floral
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon and lime notes from the dual hop blend sit alongside subtle tropical fruit character.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Toledo

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale golden colour with a soft, cloudy appearance from suspended yeast and grain adjuncts. A modest white head forms on the pour and settles to a thin collar with light lacing on the glass. Gentle carbonation is evident, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the opaque body.

golden-hazysoft white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon and lime notes from the dual hop blend sit alongside subtle tropical fruit character. A light floral undertone adds complexity, while the generous oats and wheat contribute a soft, grainy foundation without harshness. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no sharp edges.

lemon-lime citrustropical fruitlightly floralsoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and approachable, with the citrus hops arriving first and the tropical notes developing through the mid-palate. The oats and wheat create a rounded, almost velvety mouthfeel that balances the 40 IBU bitterness beautifully. Bitterness remains restrained and well-integrated, never aggressive, allowing the malt sweetness to support the hop character.

crisp entrybalanced bitternesssoft mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering citrus notes fading gently. A subtle dryness emerges at the very end, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean finishlingering citrus
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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