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Theakston Quencher

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Pale gold and deceptively full-bodied, Quencher opens with a delicate floral aroma and turns to sweet melon fruitiness with a refreshing dry-hop finish. English Sovereign hops supply aroma and dry bitterness, generous El Dorado brings the fruit. At 3.4% it is the brewery's session pale, added to the permanent cask range as drinkers asked for lower-strength cask ales.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral 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
floralfruityhoppy
floral
fruity
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral notes characteristic of English Sovereign hops, layered with a pronounced melon fruitiness from El Dorado.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Theakston Quencher

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in colour with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting translucence. The head forms readily and displays good retention with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a lively, effervescent character.

pale goldcleargood head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral notes characteristic of English Sovereign hops, layered with a pronounced melon fruitiness from El Dorado. Beneath these fruit-forward aromatics lies a subtle malt sweetness that grounds the bouquet without dominating. The overall impression is refined and inviting rather than assertive.

floralmelon fruitEdelhopfensubtle malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a deceptively full-bodied mouthfeel despite the low alcohol content, with initial sweet melon character developing into a complex interplay of fruit and floral notes. The mid-palate maintains good body and presents both fruity sweetness and a clean, measured bitterness from the hop selection. Finish turns notably dry with a hop-driven drying sensation that cleanses the palate effectively.

full-bodiedsweet melondry bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The dry-hop finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering bitterness that recedes gracefully without harshness. A sense of thirst-quenching dryness persists, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshingcrisp finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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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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