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Knowle Spring takes its name from the spring the brewery sits on. This blonde is full-bodied, with floral and grapefruit aromas, spiced orange on the tongue and citrus hop flavours to finish, and the brewery calls it refreshing. 4.2% in the bottle, brewed with Knowle Spring water, Golden Promise malted barley and whole-leaf hops.

ABV
4.2%
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
citrusyfloralorange
citrusy
floral
orange
hoppy
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate floral notes before grapefruit citrus emerges distinctly, characteristic of quality whole-leaf hops.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Knowle Spring

◎ Appearance

Knowle Spring presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity, reflecting its light character and precise brewing. The head forms with fine, persistent foam that clings elegantly to the glass, indicating good protein structure and carbonation. Moderate carbonation sits suspended throughout, creating a lively visual presence without excessive aggression.

golden, clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate floral notes before grapefruit citrus emerges distinctly, characteristic of quality whole-leaf hops. Underlying malt sweetness from Golden Promise barley provides a soft backbone without dominating the olfactory profile. The spring water lends a clean minerality that brightens the aromatic expression, creating an inviting and balanced opening.

floral, hoppygrapefruit citrusclean minerality

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and satisfying, with spiced orange flavours developing across the mid-palate in a way that feels integrated rather than added. Citrus hop bitterness unfolds progressively, measured at 15 IBU and present but never aggressive, complementing rather than overwhelming the malt foundation. The palate maintains cleanliness throughout, with no harsh edges or astringency.

full-bodiedspiced orangebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with citrus hop character lingering pleasantly without becoming dry or fatiguing. A light malty sweetness provides gentle closure before the beer returns to a clean, inviting baseline.

crisp finishcitrus hop aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
79
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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