This evocative Ordinary Bitter pours the color of a Mediterranean dusk, displaying a deep copper hue with brilliant clarity. The sensory profile is uniquely defined by the addition of Hierba Luisa (lemon verbena), which imparts a vibrant, lemony-herbal character that dances over a classic foundation of bready and lightly toasty malts. While the 5% ABV is slightly more robust than traditional session examples, the beer maintains its soul with a firm bitterness and a clean, dry finish. Expect a refreshing interplay between the garden-fresh citrus aromatics and the subtle, biscuity malt complexity characteristic of the British Bitter style.
Appearance.Pale amber to light copper (approximately 12 SRM) with brilliant clarity; features a low to moderate off-white head with decent retention.
Aroma.Moderate intensity with a distinct herbal and citrus-leaf lift from the lemon verbena. Supporting malt notes of toasted bread and light caramel are present, accompanied by subtle fruity esters reminiscent of dried pear.
Taste.Initial impression is herbal and citrusy from the Hierba Luisa, followed by a medium-high bitterness. Low malt flavors of biscuit and cracker provide a clean backbone. The balance is decidedly bitter and refreshing, leading to a dry finish with a lingering herbal aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body with moderate carbonation. It possesses a smooth texture and a very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth that remains sessionable.