description Marston's Pedigree Overview
Marston's Pedigree is a 4.5% ABV pale ale brewed in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, by Marston's Brewery. The beer is historically significant for being one of the few commercially available beers still fermented using the traditional Burton Union system, which employs a series of interconnected oak casks linked by copper pipework. This traditional method allows excess yeast to be naturally expelled during fermentation, contributing to the ale's distinct flavor profile. It is an English bitter characterized by a dry finish and subtle fruity esters.
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What style of beer is Marston's Pedigree, and how strong is it?
Marston's Pedigree is a British pale ale listed at 4.5% ABV. The brewery describes its profile as biscuit malt, spicy hops, and light fruitiness. [Carlsberg Marston's product page](https://www.carlsbergmarstons.co.uk/products/marstons/marston-s-pedigree/)
Is Marston's Pedigree still fermented in the Burton Union system?
The Burton Union system is central to Pedigree's history, but Carlsberg Marston's announced in January 2024 that the remaining Union sets were retired and fermentation moved to stainless-steel vessels. Descriptions saying every current version is still fermented in the Union system are therefore outdated.
What ingredients are used in Marston's Pedigree?
The listed ingredients are water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. The beer's biscuit-like malt character comes from the barley, while the hops contribute the spicy and lightly fruity notes.
What food does Marston's Pedigree pair with?
The brewery recommends it with darker meats, pork pies, sausage and mash, steak pie, or a Sunday roast. Those pairings match the beer's 4.5% strength and malty, lightly fruity profile.
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