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Ceilidh

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Pale gold Helles from Alloa, crisp, fresh and lightly bready, with a light floral and citrus aroma and a lightly hoppy finish. Scottish barley and soft Scottish water meet German Hallertau and Tango hops. Fermented slowly with an extended cold conditioning for smoothness and clarity. The name is pronounced “Kay-Lee”.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop 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
hoppybreadyclean
hoppy
bready
clean
floral
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft floral notes from Hallertau hops, followed by subtle citrus undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ceilidh

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is gentle and even, creating a stable foam collar that diminishes slowly. Light catches the beer pleasantly, revealing its bright, clean character.

pale goldcrystal clearfine headgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft floral notes from Hallertau hops, followed by subtle citrus undertones. A lightly bready malt character emerges in the background, grounded by the clean, mineral quality imparted by Scottish soft water. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh or coarse elements.

floral hopscitrus notesbready maltclean and fresh

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light malt sweetness that carries a subtle bready quality. Mid-palate remains smooth and clean, with restrained hop bitterness providing structure without aggression. The finish is lightly hoppy with good definition, leaving a dry, refreshing sensation that invites the next sip.

crisp palatesmooth maltrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, with lingering floral and faintly citrus notes. No astringency or harshness intrudes; the beer fades gracefully with a refreshing, hop-driven dryness.

clean aftertastehoppy dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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