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Wolds Way

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A golden session pale ale, double hopped to give a fruity bitterness, at an easy 4.0% and vegan friendly. A share of the proceeds from every sale goes to the upkeep of the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail. It is brewed on the family farm in the Wolds, with water from the farm's own borehole in the chalk.

ABV
4%
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
fruityhoppyclean
fruity
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit and citrus notes, driven by the double hopping regime—orange peel and peach are immediately apparent.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wolds Way

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's clean, well-crafted character. The head forms with good density and displays solid Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass in fine lacework as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting pour.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit and citrus notes, driven by the double hopping regime—orange peel and peach are immediately apparent. A subtle Edelhopfen character underlies these fruity esters, with a light, clean malt base that avoids heaviness. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without becoming perfumy or overdone.

stone fruitcitrus peelEdelhopfen floral

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the fruity bitterness announced right away—orange and stone fruit flavors sit comfortably alongside a moderate, well-balanced hop bite. The palate remains clean and light, with just enough Malz character to anchor the beer without adding unwanted sweetness or weight. The bitterness resolves into a dry, slightly citric finish on the tongue.

fruity bittercrisp palatedry hop bite

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with the hop bitterness fading gracefully into a dry, slightly citric aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or heaviness remains, making this an ideal refreshing session beer.

clean drymoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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.

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