Dancing Duck 22 offers a refined take on the Ordinary Bitter, balancing accessible drinkability with a surprising depth of character. The sensory experience begins with a bouquet of toasted biscuit and light caramel malts, accented by moderate fruity esters suggestive of dried dark fruits. On the palate, a firm, earthy hop bitterness takes center stage, expertly countering a bready malt foundation. This interplay results in a crisp, thirst-quenching profile that remains remarkably clean. With its medium-light body and low carbonation, it exemplifies the British tradition of sessionability, concluding with a dry, lingering floral finish that invites the next sip.
Appearance.8-14 SRM; pale amber to light copper with brilliant clarity. Features a low to moderate off-white head with fair retention and light lacing.
Aroma.Moderate intensity featuring a bready and biscuity malt character with a light caramel sweetness. Medium-low fruity esters reminiscent of dark berries. Hop aroma is moderate, presenting classic earthy and floral notes.
Taste.Initial impression is of toasted bread and light biscuit. Malt flavor is moderately low but present, supporting a medium to moderately high bitterness. Hop flavor is moderate with earthy and floral qualities. Fermentation is clean with a slight dark fruit ester profile. The finish is dry and very clean with a lingering, thirst-quenching bitterness.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body with low to moderate carbonation. Alcohol warmth is very low, and the beer is smooth with no detectable astringency.
Sensory Profile.
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Dancing Duck 22
A wonderfully balanced best bitter with good malty flavour and dark fruit notes, these are offset by ... a strong hop with a very clean finish. A great thirst quenching beer for any time of the day.
A wonderfully balanced best bitter with good malty flavour and dark fruit notes, these are offset by a strong hop with a very clean finish. A great thirst quenching beer for any time of the day.