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A table-strength pale ale at 3%, hopped with Cryo Pop, El Dorado and Mittelfrüh on a base of barley, wheat and oats. Despite the low alcohol it is distinctly hoppy: sweet candy, lemon and papaya on a light body with a crisp finish. Conceived as a session beer for watching rather than taking part – the name says as much. At 3% it sits well below the brewery's other pale ales; it comes in cans.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
wheat
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive citrus and tropical fruit character—lemon zest and papaya notes emerge from the Cryo Pop and El Dorado hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spectator

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A modest white head forms on the pour and recedes to a thin collar, showing moderate lacing along the glass walls. The canned format preserves freshness and maintains consistent presentation.

pale goldenbright, clearcrisp carbonationmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive citrus and tropical fruit character—lemon zest and papaya notes emerge from the Cryo Pop and El Dorado hops. Beneath lies a soft, grainy malt foundation with subtle wheat and oat undertones. The hop presence is clean and aromatic rather than resinous or herbal.

lemon, papayatropical fruitgrainy MalzEdelhopfen-forward

◐ Taste

The palate entry carries forward the candy-like sweetness and citrus character from the nose, with papaya and lemon distinctly present across a light body. Mid-palate reveals the wheat and oat adjuncts contributing gentle texture and a touch of grainy warmth. Bitterness arrives with the 40 IBU charge—crisp, clean, and proportional—leading to an exceptionally dry finish with lingering hop definition.

sweet candy noteslemon, citruslight bodycrisp bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and dry, with the hop bitterness persisting cleanly without harshness. Aftertaste remains refreshing and brief, inviting the next sip rather than lingering.

crisp, dryhop-forward aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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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