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Arcadia is a pale lager at 4.3 per cent, given a long, slow conditioning. It is smooth, with a hint of sweetness and a light spice, and carries fruity and floral notes over a restrained malt character. The finish is crisp. Pilsner, Cara Pils and Munich malt make up the grist, Huell Melon and Tango the hops, and the bitterness is low at 15 IBU. The gluten from the barley is broken down to below 20 ppm.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityfloralmalty
fruity
floral
malty
spicy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with subtle fruity and floral notes from the Huell Melon and Tango hops, displaying a gentle melon character alongside faint stone fruit undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Arcadia

◎ Appearance

Arcadia presents a pale golden hue, bright and translucent, with fine carbonation rising steadily. The head forms a thin, stable collar that clings delicately to the glass walls. The overall impression is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-conditioned lager.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationstable lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with subtle fruity and floral notes from the Huell Melon and Tango hops, displaying a gentle melon character alongside faint stone fruit undertones. A restrained malt backbone provides light sweetness without dominating, while the long conditioning has allowed rough edges to soften into a harmonious whole. The overall bouquet is delicate and approachable, with no aggressive or harsh notes.

melon, florallight stone fruitsubtle sweetnessclean, refined

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and clean, with a soft malt sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without becoming cloying. The hop bitterness, restrained at 15 IBU, sits in the background as a gentle counterpoint rather than a prominent feature. A hint of spice emerges in the mid-palate, adding complexity and dimension to what is fundamentally a balanced, sessionable profile.

smooth, cleanlow bitternessbalanced malt-hoplight spice notes

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the modest bitterness fading cleanly into a refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or harsh edges remain—only a pleasant sense of clarity and refreshment.

crisp, dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
79
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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