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Dawn Patrol

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Juicy citrus and tropical fruit burst from this pale golden ale: zesty citrus leads the palate, tropical fruit sweetness follows, and the finish is dry. At 3.6% it is a punchy, fresh and seriously drinkable beer, brewed on a family farm in the Yorkshire Wolds with water from the farm's own borehole. Gluten-free according to the brewery.

ABV
3.6%
Bitterness
Lightly 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
citrusytropicalfruity
citrusy
tropical
fruity
juicy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath with gentle tropical fruit character, particularly stone fruit and subtle pineapple undertones.
also:malty
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dawn Patrol

◎ Appearance

Dawn Patrol presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, evidenced by a steady stream of bubbles rising through the glass, and the foam clings to the glass walls with clean, defined lacing.

pale goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath with gentle tropical fruit character, particularly stone fruit and subtle pineapple undertones. A clean, grain-forward malt base underpins the composition without asserting itself, allowing the noble hops to remain the focal point.

zesty citrustropical fruitclean grainbright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with sharp citrus bite before transitioning to a wave of tropical fruit sweetness across the mid-palate—mango and passionfruit notes develop gradually. The bitterness is restrained and balanced, never aggressive, allowing the fruit character to lead while a crisp, dry finish emerges toward the back of the mouth.

citrus-forwardtropical sweetnessbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshingly dry, with citrus acidity lingering briefly on the palate. At 3.6% ABV, the beer drinks light and approachable, leaving no cloying residue or heavy aftertaste.

dryrefreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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About Golden Ale

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