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Hook Norton Brewery Co Ltd Haymaker
English Pale Ale 5 º
This traditional English ale beams with the brightness of Goldings hops, delivering a floral and earthy character that evokes the sensation of sunshine dancing on the tongue. While possessing a slightly higher strength than typical for the style, it maintains the quintessential drinkability of an Ordinary Bitter, balancing a bready, biscuity malt backbone with a firm, refreshing bitterness. The Goldings hops provide a distinctive herbal spice and honey-like sweetness that permeates the profile. It finishes clean and dry, showcasing a classic house character of balanced, malt-forward craftsmanship with a sharp, hop-accented edge that remains remarkably sessionable.
Appearance. Light copper in color (approximately 10 SRM) with brilliant clarity. It pours with a moderate, creamy off-white head that demonstrates good retention and leaves light lacing.
Aroma. Moderate intensity featuring prominent Goldings hop notes of wildflower honey, dried earth, and lavender. The malt profile is moderately low, offering hints of toasted biscuit and light caramel, complemented by mild fruity esters reminiscent of dried pear.
Taste. Initial impression is a crisp, moderately high bitterness that leads into a bready and lightly toasty malt flavor. The Goldings hops are expressive, providing floral and resiny notes throughout the mid-palate. The balance is decidedly bitter, leading to a dry and clean finish with a lingering earthy hop character and a faint touch of marmalade fruitiness.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with moderate carbonation. Despite the 5% ABV, it remains highly drinkable with only a very subtle, well-integrated alcohol warmth and a smooth, non-astringent texture.
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