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Steerage

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Gold in the glass, with soft fruity yet malty aromas, a slightly sweet palate, a refreshing drink and a subtle hop finish. Steerage began in 1986 as Titanic Best Bitter and now counts among Titanic's year-round flagships, a 3.8% ABV session pale ale on cask and in bottle. Its tagline: sit back, relax and enjoy the trip.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitymaltyhoppy
fruity
malty
hoppy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted grain notes and subtle caramel sweetness from the malt backbone.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Steerage

◎ Appearance

A pale golden amber pour with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles. The head clings to the glass with delicate lacing, revealing the beer's lean character.

pale goldenclearfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain notes and subtle caramel sweetness from the malt backbone. Herbal and earthy hop character emerges in the background, complemented by faint floral undertones that add complexity without dominating. The overall impression is restrained and inviting rather than assertive.

toasted graincaramelherbal, earthyfloral hints

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with gentle caramel malt sweetness balanced by a dry, slightly bready character. The mid-palate develops herbal and earthy hop flavours that build toward a clean, measured bitterness. Mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing, never cloying, allowing the beer's lean structure to shine.

dryherbal-earthy hopsclean bitternesssmooth entry

◑ Finish

The finish is short and decisive, with the hop bitterness fading cleanly without lingering harshness. A faint breadiness and mineral dryness remain on the palate, encouraging another sip.

short, clean finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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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