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Snowdonia Ale

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Named after the mountains surrounding the brewery. A light, refreshing session pale ale with earthy Fuggles and Goldings hops, gentle malt sweetness and a clean finish.

ABV
3.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanearthyhoppy
clean
earthy
hoppy
malty
honey
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with earthy and herbal characteristics from the classic Fuggles and Goldings hop varieties.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Snowdonia Ale

◎ Appearance

Snowdonia Ale presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a inviting white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that persist moderately in the glass. The overall presentation is clean and appetizing, characteristic of a well-crafted session pale ale.

pale goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with earthy and herbal characteristics from the classic Fuggles and Goldings hop varieties. Subtle citrus and fruity notes emerge underneath, complemented by a gentle malt sweetness that grounds the aromatic profile. There's a clean, grassy quality that speaks to the ale's refreshing nature without any harsh or oxidized notes.

earthyherbalcitrusmalt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, light malt character that provides a delicate sweetness and subtle grain flavors. The mid-palate develops a moderate bitterness with fruity hop notes and a pleasant citrus undertone, well-balanced and not aggressive. The medium body supports these flavors nicely, finishing with a clean, dry quality that invites another sip.

crisp maltmoderate bitternessfruitybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully without becoming harsh. A subtle malty sweetness remains just long enough to provide pleasant closure, making this an exceptionally drinkable session ale.

cleandrylingering bitterness
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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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