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Hobsons Brewery Old Prickly
English Pale Ale 4.2 º
Old Prickly is a quintessential Ordinary Bitter with a vibrant modern hop twist. It features a foundation of locally sourced Maris Otter malting barley, which imparts a signature bready and lightly biscuity malt profile. This serves as the perfect canvas for the blend of Columbus and Lubelski hops, weaving together a complex tapestry of bright citrus notes and delicate floral undertones. With its approachable session strength, the beer balances a firm, refreshing bitterness against a clean fermentation character. The result is a crisp, easy-drinking ale that offers a sophisticated hop expression while remaining rooted in traditional British brewing heritage.
Appearance. Pale amber to light copper color with brilliant clarity. Pours with a low to moderate off-white head showing good retention and light lacing.
Aroma. Moderate intensity with a focus on bready and biscuity malt complexity from the Maris Otter base. The hop character is moderate, displaying distinct citrus and floral notes with a light earthy resin. Low fruity esters are present, suggesting apple or pear.
Taste. Initial impression is crisp with medium-high bitterness. Malt flavors are predominantly bready and toasty, supporting a hop profile of lemon zest and floral spice. Fermentation is clean with low fruity esters. The balance is decidedly bitter, leading into a dry, refreshing finish with a short, clean aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Light to medium-light body with moderate carbonation. The texture is smooth and devoid of any astringency, with no perceptible alcohol warmth.
Sensory Profile.
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A pale easy-drinking full-flavoured ale with a sweet character and floral notes – not at all p ...rickly!
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A pale easy-drinking full-flavoured ale with a sweet character and floral notes – not at all prickly!
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Old Prickly has been brewed to celebrate and support the work of the British Hedgehog Preservation S ... to the BHPS. The snuffly hedge grog is a pale ale full of hop flavour and brewed with Columbus and Lubelski hops to give this beer a complex flavour of floral and citrus notes. Locally sourced M ...
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Old Prickly has been brewed to celebrate and support the work of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society based seven miles up the road from the brewery. Since 2012 we have donated over £47,000 to the BHPS. The snuffly hedge grog is a pale ale full of hop flavour and brewed with Columbus and Lubelski hops to give this beer a complex flavour of floral and citrus notes. Locally sourced Maris Otter malting barley is used to brew this beer which has become a firm favourite and permanent beer.
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