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Glaslyn Ale if you want a session-friendly pale ale that won't weigh you down,
Welde No.7 if you want more substance and grip.
Both sit at the same IBU level (35), so bitterness won't differentiate them—it's the alcohol weight that matters here. Glaslyn feels built for a long evening; Welde feels built for fewer, slower pours.
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Tasting notes
Glaslyn Ale
Glaslyn hits like a Welsh pale ale should: lean and purposeful. There's a grassy, almost herbal backbone that doesn't announce itself loudly, and the malt just barely whispers a biscuit note before it fades. At 4.2%, it drinks almost invisible—which is exactly the point. Dry finish, zero residue.
Welde No.7 Pale Ale
Welde No.7 has actual *presence*. That extra 1% ABV isn't just a number—you feel it as a subtle warmth and a richer malt foundation. The pale ale character is more pronounced here; there's a slightly honeyed middle that Glaslyn completely avoids. Finishes drier but lingers longer, like it's asking you to notice it.
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