Last Updated: 6 March 2026

Key Takeaways

• The Concept: A highly experimental but beautifully executed earl grey beer, the Marble Earl Grey IPA is perfectly balanced with traditional hop bitterness and fragrant tea leaves.
• The Aroma: A stunning mix of pungent Earl Grey tea, peach, spicy yeast, apricots, lychee, and sweet toffee notes.
• The Palate: A dry mouthfeel with a sharp bitterness, balanced by citrus, white grapes, grapefruit, and a tart lemon zest finish.
• Food Pairing: Perfect for spring 2026 barbecues. Pair it with a broad bean and goat’s cheese salad or freshly barbecued fish.

I have been waiting a very long time to dive properly into the world of tea-infused beers. I have seen quite a large number of them popping up on social media over the last few years, and boy, what a surprise they can be.

As we head into March 2026, I decided it was finally time to revisit an absolute classic. At first, I did not know what to expect. The Marble Earl Grey IPA style is a peculiar mix of ingredients, but hey, what are the limits when it comes to craft brewing? I managed to get my hands on the famous Marble Earl Grey IPA, and it did not disappoint.

Simplistic Design, Complex Flavour

The bottle presentation is what really caught my attention. This specific Marble India Pale Ale has one of my favourite simplistic designs. It is straight to the point and lets the liquid inside do the talking.

Opening the beer, you definitely get the Earl Grey aroma coming straight out of the bottle. This might sound overwhelming, but it truly is not. As much as I was anticipating the tea notes to be a touch on the pungent side, I was left completely amazed.

In addition to the tea, you can sense complex fruity elements on the nose. There are distinct waves of peach, spicy yeast, apricots, lychee, and sweet toffee notes. It is a great combination that instantly leaves you wanting to taste it.

Tasting the Earl Grey IPA Marble

Pouring this Marble IPA into a glass, you can see there is a lot of character in this brew. However, there is not so much going on that it leaves your palate confused. In my personal observation, I found this balance quite pleasing.

The mouthfeel is dry, delivering a sharp bitterness on the way down. There is lots of citrus helping to balance out the tea infusion. I also picked up subtle elements of sweet caramel, white grapes, grapefruit, and lemon zest on the aftertaste, culminating in a wonderfully tart finish.

If you have never tried an earl grey beer before, this is the ultimate starting point. Even if you are browsing from overseas and searching for a great earl gray ipa, this UK-brewed masterpiece is well worth hunting down.

Food Pairings and Final Thoughts

I would definitely enjoy this beer on its own while relaxing after work. If you want to pair it with food, it goes incredibly well with a drunken broad bean and goat’s cheese salad, completed with some barbecued fish. I would definitely not go crazy with heavy meats here. Keep it light so the delicate tea flavours can shine.

If you would like to pick up some bottles or cans of this beer, you can visit Marble’s Brew Shop, Eebria, or Beer Gonzo online. These limited-run batches do occasionally go out of stock, so be sure to keep checking back.

This was a fantastic introduction to tea-infused brewing. If you want to read up on some more traditional pale ales, be sure to check out my recent Kernel Pale Ale review or explore some darker depths with the Signature Brew Anthology stout.

Happy drinking and cheers, I will see you all in the next post!

FAQ: Earl Grey Infused Beers

What does an Earl Grey IPA taste like? An earl grey IPA blends the citrusy, floral, and piney notes of traditional India Pale Ale hops with the distinct bergamot orange and black tea flavours of Earl Grey. The result is usually highly aromatic, dry, and slightly tart.

Is there actual tea in the Marble Earl Grey IPA? Yes! Marble Brewery genuinely infuses the beer with Earl Grey tea during the brewing process to extract those fragrant, unmistakable bergamot and tannin notes.

Is this grey beer literally grey in colour? No, do not worry! The term simply refers to the Earl Grey tea flavouring. The beer itself pours a classic, hazy golden-amber colour typical of a standard craft pale ale.