Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of The Carlton
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.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for The Carlton
◎ Appearance
The Carlton presents a brilliant golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A dense, creamy white head forms quickly and persists admirably, indicating good carbonation and protein content from the biscuit malt base.
◌ Aroma
Earthy Fuggles hops dominate the nose with classic herbal and slightly floral notes, complemented by warm biscuit and bread-like malt character. A subtle citrus undertone emerges beneath, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile that exemplifies English pale ale tradition.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate malt sweetness from the biscuit backbone. Mid-palate reveals hoppy character with gentle citrus notes and a dry, building bitterness that remains gracefully balanced rather than aggressive, finishing with clean grain notes.
◑ Finish
The clean, dry finish lingers pleasantly without harshness, allowing subtle Fuggles characteristics and grain residue to fade naturally. This is a highly drinkable conclusion that encourages another sip.
Food Pairing
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