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STEADY ROLLING NELSON

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

Steady Rolling Nelson is a Pale Ale from DEYA Brewing Company, based in Cheltenham, England, and a Nelson Sauvin-led variant of their celebrated Steady Rolling Man. It pours a bright, hazy golden straw with a soft, pillowy white head. The aroma is immediately expressive — bursting with the signature white-wine and gooseberry character that Nelson Sauvin hops are prized for, layered with fresh lime zest and ripe tropical fruit. On the palate it's light to medium-bodied, smooth and approachable, with a clean, juicy sweetness balanced by a crisp, gently resinous bitterness. The finish is refreshingly dry, leaving lingering notes of grape and citrus. A refined, fruit-forward Pale Ale showcasing the Cheltenham brewery's hop-forward craft at its finest.

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
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
piney
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for STEADY ROLLING NELSON

Appearance

Pours a bright, hazy golden straw with excellent clarity despite the suspension of fine particles. A soft, pillowy white head forms and maintains good Schaumhaftung across the glass. The carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, characteristic of a naturally conditioned pale ale.

golden strawhazysoft white headbright

Aroma

The nose is immediately expressive and hop-forward, with the signature white-wine and gooseberry character of Nelson Sauvin hops taking centre stage. Fresh lime zest and ripe tropical stone fruit layer beneath, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile. The overall character is clean and refined, with no off-notes or oxidation.

Nelson Sauvinwhite grapegooseberrylime zesttropical fruit

Taste

Light to medium-bodied on the palate, with a smooth, juicy sweetness that balances the crisp, gently resinous bitterness. The beer drinks cleanly and approachably, with the tropical and citrus notes from the nose carrying through the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the hop character to express fruitiness rather than harshness.

juicysmoothcrisp bitternesscleantropical finish

Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry with lingering notes of white grape and citrus that fade gradually. A gentle, resinous dryness persists without astringency, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

drycitrus aftertastelingering grape
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of STEADY ROLLING NELSON

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with STEADY ROLLING NELSON

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 tropical, hoppy, clean character as STEADY ROLLING NELSON will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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