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Off Season

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Off Season is a hoppy red ale first released in late 2019. The brewery describes a grist of rye and caramel malts combined with a blend of American hops for a kick of citrus and dank pine. Caramel sweetness and a spicy rye note form the base, while the hopping adds grapefruit-like fruit and a resinous finish. The name refers to the quieter months on the North Wales coast, when the days shorten and the holiday season is over.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyresinouscaramel
hoppy
resinous
caramel
citrusy
spicy
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly grapefruit—layered beneath earthy, resinous pine from the American hop blend.
also:dank,fruity,malty
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Off Season

◎ Appearance

Off Season presents a clear, deep amber hue with a subtle reddish undertone characteristic of the Red Ale style. A full, creamy head forms on the pour with good retention and distinct lacing around the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily.

deep amberclearcreamy headwell-laced

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly grapefruit—layered beneath earthy, resinous pine from the American hop blend. Caramel Malz sweetness provides a warm, toasted backbone, while subtle spicy rye grain emerges on closer inspection. The overall aromatic profile is inviting and moderately intense, with neither hops nor malt dominating.

grapefruitpine resincaramel Malzspicy rye

◐ Taste

The palate opens with caramel sweetness and a distinctive spicy rye character that builds through the mid-palate. American hops deliver persistent grapefruit and resinous notes, adding both fruit and herbal dimension. The 28 IBU bitterness is restrained but present, finishing with a dry, slightly astringent quality that prevents any cloying sensation.

caramel sweetspicy ryegrapefruit bitterresinous finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with the resinous, dank pine character lingering pleasantly on the palate. A subtle hop-driven bitterness fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, slightly dry aftertaste with traces of caramel Malz warmth.

dryresinousmedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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