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Knowle Spring

Timothy Taylor
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🌍 England · Pale Ale · One of 92 Pale Ales in hopIQ

A refreshing blonde ale from Keighley that draws you in with floral and citrus aromas—grapefruit and a hint of spiced orange join the first wave. On the tongue, orange zest arrives with clarity, while aromatic hop flavours build toward a dry, brisk finish. The pale, golden body is easy-drinking without being thin; carbonation carries the zest through to the end. This is a Pale Ale built for the moment between thirst and appetite, when a beer must be vivid but not demanding. Serve chilled to 11–13°C in a standard pint glass to let the citrus register fully.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Gold Medal
International Brewing Awards
Diploma
British Bottling Institute
Bottle Design, Labels and Tray Design
Gold Medal — International Brewing Awards
Diploma — British Bottling Institute (Bottle Design, Labels and Tray Design)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
hoppy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Knowle Spring

Appearance

A pale golden body with exceptional clarity and bright luminosity that catches the light with ease. The head forms dense and white, clinging to the glass rim with fine lacing that tracks the descent of each sip. Carbonation is lively throughout, maintained by a steady stream of small bubbles that energize the pour.

pale goldenclearbrightfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and citrus notes—grapefruit pith and candied orange zest dominate the first impression, joined by a subtle spiced warmth that adds complexity without weight. Noble hops deliver a crisp, herbal backbone that frames the fruit, while the Malz contributes only a whisper of grain sweetness, allowing the aromatic character to lead.

floralcitrusgrapefruitspiced orange

Taste

The palate enters clean and sharp, with orange zest clarity that builds across the tongue into a sustained hoppy presence. Mid-palate remains lean and focused; the bitterness (38 IBU) arrives measured and brisk rather than aggressive, drying the mouth without harshness. The finish is crisp and dry, with carbonation carrying the citrus bite through to a clean, herb-tinged aftertaste.

orange zesthoppycrispdry finish

Finish

A brisk, lingering finish that fades with clarity rather than cling. The aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter and citric, inviting the next sip without demanding pause.

drycitricclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Knowle Spring

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 Knowle Spring

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 refreshing, floral, citrusy character as Knowle Spring will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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