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Theakston Lightfoot

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Blonde and hop-forward, Lightfoot greets with a subtle honey aroma, then turns zesty and floral, bursting with citrus from generous German Perle and Mittelfrüh hops over Munich malt. It is named after the only other brewery in Masham, which Theakston took over in 1919, and began as a seasonal ale before becoming a permanent beer in 2010.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfloral
hoppy
citrusy
floral
honey
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with subtle honey sweetness, immediately followed by a zesty floral character from the German Perle and Mittelfrüh hops.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Theakston Lightfoot

◎ Appearance

Lightfoot presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright visual impression that reflects the beer's crisp character. The body appears light and inviting, with good foam retention throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with subtle honey sweetness, immediately followed by a zesty floral character from the German Perle and Mittelfrüh hops. Citrus notes emerge clearly—bright lemon and grapefruit—layered over a clean, noble-hop foundation that recalls herbal and slightly spicy dimensions. The Munich malt provides a soft, delicate sweetness that balances without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

honey, subtlecitrus zestfloral, noble hopsclean malt backbone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus and floral hop notes taking immediate center stage across the palate. The mid-palate develops a gentle honey warmth and malty softness from Munich grain, while the moderate bitterness (15 IBU) remains restrained and refined rather than assertive. The finish leaves a clean, dry impression with lingering citrus and a whisper of noble-hop spice.

citrus-forwardfloral, cleandelicate honey sweetnessmoderate hop bitterness

◑ Finish

Lightfoot concludes with a short to medium finish that remains crisp and refreshing without lingering harshness. A pleasant dry character and faint citrus memory persist on the palate, inviting another sip.

dry, crispcitrus memory
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
73
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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