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Knowle Spring

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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
PaceSession

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)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusyhoppy
floral
citrusy
hoppy
orange
spicy
clean
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.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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