This modern take on an Ordinary Bitter delivers a striking sensory experience centered on a vibrant hop attack. It leads with an assertive aroma of citrus zest and resinous pine, which transitions into a powerful upfront bitterness. Despite the intense hop character, the beer maintains its sessionable soul with a foundational layer of bready and biscuity malt complexity. The finish is remarkably dry and crisp, emphasizing the refreshing nature of the style while allowing the lingering citrus notes to shine. It is a bold, hop-forward interpretation that balances traditional British malt character with assertive, high-intensity hop profiles for a truly refreshing pint.
Appearance.Pale amber with brilliant clarity; the beer supports a moderate, off-white head with good retention and light lacing.
Aroma.Moderate to high intensity hop aroma featuring prominent citrus and fresh pine needles. Behind the hops lies a low, clean malt character of toasted biscuit and bread, complemented by mild fruity esters.
Taste.Decidedly bitter with a sharp, upfront hop impact. Flavors of grapefruit peel and resinous pine dominate over a medium-low malt backbone of biscuit and bread crust. The fermentation is clean with moderate fruity esters, leading to a crisp, very dry finish with a lingering hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body with moderate carbonation. The beer is smooth yet crisp, showing no alcohol warmth and a very light hop-derived astringency that enhances the dry finish.
Sensory Profile.
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A great aroma and powerful upfront hoppy bitterness give way to an explosion of citrus and pine flav ...ours. A full on hop attack not for the faint hearted!
A great aroma and powerful upfront hoppy bitterness give way to an explosion of citrus and pine flavours. A full on hop attack not for the faint hearted!