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Overall similarity
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Snowdonia Ale if you want to pace yourself through an evening,
The Carlton if you want more backbone.
Both hit the same IBU target at 35, but that extra 0.9% ABV in The Carlton shifts the whole feel—Snowdonia's a session beer that lets you relax, while The Carlton demands a bit more respect. The choice really depends on whether you're settling in for the long haul or looking for something with more presence.
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Beer DNA
Body
Δ 1
Sweetness
Δ 1
Situations
In words
Snowdonia Ale
Snowdonia's the kind of pale ale that doesn't announce itself loudly. You get a gentle floral hop character that sits comfortably in the background, with a lean malt base that keeps things dry and clean. At 3.6%, it's designed not to fatigue you—there's almost a mineral quality to the finish that makes you want another sip immediately. It's the beer equivalent of a good conversation partner who doesn't need to shout.
The Carlton
The Carlton carries noticeably more weight. That extra point of ABV brings a slightly fuller malt body, making the hops feel more integrated rather than just floating on top. There's a bit more warmth in the finish, a subtle sweetness that lingers just long enough to remind you this is a proper drink. It's still balanced, but it's got presence—the kind of beer you actually taste between gulps.
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Similarly hopped
Within Δ 0. Neither reads as noticeably more bitter on this axis.
Bitterness 44 vs 44 · Δ 0
Bitterness
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Texture
Δ 7
Only Snowdonia Ale
Shared character
Only The Carlton