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Lemondrop Hill

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Zesty lemon and subtle pine lead this bright, citrus-fresh Pale Ale, finished with a touch of floral character and wonderfully balanced at a light 4% ABV. The unusual part happens in the tank: gluten is removed during fermentation, so the beer suits a gluten-free diet. Brewed in Bristol, and best stored and served chilled.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
citrusypineyfloral
citrusy
piney
floral
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright, zesty lemon character that dominates the initial impression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lemondrop Hill

◎ Appearance

Lemondrop Hill presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and lively, creating steady streams of small bubbles that maintain good foam retention on the glass.

pale goldenbright and clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, zesty lemon character that dominates the initial impression. Beneath the citrus, subtle pine notes from noble hops emerge, accompanied by delicate floral undertones and a clean, neutral malt base that allows the hop aromatics to shine.

zesty lemonsubtle pinefloral notesclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus flavors that mirror the aroma, with lemon providing the primary flavor thrust. A balanced but restrained bitterness develops mid-palate, derived from the 35 IBUs, while the light body and dry character prevent any cloying sweetness. The floral hop character rounds out the middle, creating harmony between sweetness and bitterness.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessdry palatelight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the citrus and pine gradually fading into a dry, crisp aftertaste. At 4% ABV, the beer drinks exceptionally light and drinkable, leaving no harsh alcohol burn.

dry finishrefreshingcrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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