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STEADY ROLLING MAN

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Steady Rolling Man is the flagship pale ale from DEYA Brewing Company, based in Cheltenham, England — and it earns that cornerstone status with every pour. It settles in the glass a luminous golden hue with a soft, pillowy white head. The aroma drifts in gently: fresh tropical fruit, ripe citrus peel, and a subtle floral lift that speaks to the Cheltenham brewery's deft, restrained hopping hand. On the palate it rolls smooth and approachable — light bready malt underpins bright, juicy hop character without ever tipping into bitterness. The finish is clean, refreshing, and quietly dry, inviting another sip almost immediately. A benchmark British pale ale, balanced and beautifully drinkable.

ABV
5.2%
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained, elegant hop character: ripe citrus peel and fresh tropical fruit notes drift forward in gentle waves.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for STEADY ROLLING MAN

◎ Appearance

Steady Rolling Man presents a luminous golden hue that catches the light with clarity and brightness. A soft, pillowy white head rises generously and settles into fine lacing that clings to the glass walls with persistence. The carbonation is lively without aggression, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the pour.

luminous goldsoft white headfine lacingbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained, elegant hop character: ripe citrus peel and fresh tropical fruit notes drift forward in gentle waves. A subtle floral lift sits beneath, speaking to the brewer's precise hopping technique. Light bready malt undertones emerge on closer inspection, grounding the composition without dominating.

citrus peeltropical fruitfloral liftbready malt

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and approachable, with a light bready malt foundation that provides structure without weight. Bright, juicy hop character unfolds across the mid-palate—citrus and tropical fruit notes blend seamlessly—yet never tips into harsh bitterness. The balance between malt sweetness and hop expression exemplifies disciplined brewing.

smooth entryjuicy hopscitrus and tropicalbalanced, not bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshingly dry, with lingering citrus notes fading into a subtle bready dryness. The aftertaste invites immediate return to the glass, speaking to the beer's drinkability and elegant restraint.

clean drycitrus lingerinviting return
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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