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Stone fruit and citrus lead the aroma, with mango, peach and melon in the flavour of this golden session pale ale. Four British-grown hops, Target, Olicana, Jester and Harlequin, sit on Maris Otter, golden naked oats and Cornish Gold malt, and the whole beer is brewed with 100% British ingredients. At 3.4% it comes in cask and can.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
peachfruitycitrusy
peach
fruity
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced stone fruit character—ripe peach and mango—layered with citrus notes that suggest a blend of both zest and candied brightness.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Anthem

◎ Appearance

Anthem presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with good retention. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively but controlled effervescence that supports the visual appeal of this session pale ale.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced stone fruit character—ripe peach and mango—layered with citrus notes that suggest a blend of both zest and candied brightness. The four British hop varieties (Target, Olicana, Jester, Harlequin) deliver herbal and floral undertones without dominating, while Maris Otter and golden naked oats contribute a soft, biscuity backdrop that grounds the aromatic profile.

peach, mangocitrus zestherbal hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and approachable, with peach and tropical melon flavors establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The mid-palate balances ripe fruit sweetness with moderate bitterness (35 IBU), while the malt foundation—built on British malts including Cornish Gold—provides a subtle sweetness and light body that keeps the beer refreshing and crisp throughout. The finish remains dry without becoming astringent, with lingering citrus and hop bitterness.

tropical fruitcrisp, drygentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading with a gentle citrus and herbal hop note that refreshes the palate. No lingering sweetness or heavy residue remains, making this an ideal session beer.

clean faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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