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STEADY ROLLING MAN

DEYA Brewing Company
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🌍 United Kingdom · Pale Ale · One of 86 Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
tropical
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Featured inThe Best British Pale AlesFeatured inThe Best British Beers

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of STEADY ROLLING MAN

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as STEADY ROLLING MAN will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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