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Hello Velo

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Gentle earthy spice and honeyed marmalade run through this light, sparkling, crisp ale at 4.2%. First brewed in 2014 to celebrate the Tour de France Grand Départ passing through the Wolds, it comes back every May as its cycling-season seasonal, and the fourth beer in the brewery's 2026 special editions. Gluten-free according to the brewery.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
earthyhoneyclean
earthy
honey
clean
spicy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle earthy spice and herbaceous undertones from noble hops, layered beneath a warm, honeyed sweetness reminiscent of marmalade.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hello Velo

◎ Appearance

Hello Velo presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending the beer a crisp, inviting visual presence.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle earthy spice and herbaceous undertones from noble hops, layered beneath a warm, honeyed sweetness reminiscent of marmalade. A subtle citrus note emerges on closer inspection, while the overall profile remains restrained and clean, avoiding any harsh or aggressive hop character.

earthy spicehoneyed sweetnesscitrus whisperclean hop

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with the promised honeyed marmalade character unfolding smoothly across the palate. Mid-palate balances gentle spice and a restrained bitterness, while a faint citrus thread adds complexity without dominating. The malt backbone remains soft and supportive, never heavy, finishing with a dry edge.

crisp, light entryhoney marmaladebalanced bitternessspice and citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering earthy spice fading to a subtle dry minerality. Aftertaste remains bright and uncommonly persistent for the alcohol level, leaving a gentle, pleasant warmth.

dry, refreshingearthy fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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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.

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