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McColl's Brewery Conker
McColl's Brewery Conker is a robust British Strong Ale that captures the essence of autumn with a rich, malt-forward profile. Built on a foundation of Golden Promise malt, it presents deep layers of toffee, toasted biscuits, and a nutty sweetness. Aromatic yeast contributes a complex layer of dried orchard fruits and a subtle touch of spice. While the initial palate is welcomingly sweet, the integration of German and British hops provides an earthy, floral counterpoint that transitions into a refreshing, notably dry, and firm bitter finish. At 6.5% ABV, it offers a gentle, well-integrated warmth that enhances its complex yet approachable character.
Appearance. Deep amber to copper (14–18 SRM) with excellent clarity. It supports a moderate, cream-colored head with good retention and light lacing.
Aroma. Moderate to high intensity. Rich, malty-sweet aromatics dominate, featuring notes of caramel, toasted nuts, and bready Golden Promise malt. Fruity esters are evident, reminiscent of dried plums and pears. A delicate earthy and slightly spicy hop character from the German and British varieties balances the sweetness, with no distracting fermentation byproducts.
Taste. The initial impression is of chewy malt richness, providing flavors of toffee and sweet biscuits. This is followed by a moderate fruity ester profile and a hint of peppery spice. The balance shifts from the sweet mid-palate toward a firm hop bitterness. The finish is surprisingly dry and clean, leaving a lingering earthy and resinous hop aftertaste that cleanses the palate.
Mouthfeel. Medium-full, chewy body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Carbonation is moderate, providing enough lift to maintain drinkability. A light, pleasant alcohol warmth is perceptible, consistent with its strength, without any harsh astringency.
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Wobbly Duck
McColls - Conker
The brewery say: Prefer something more comforting? Conker is that beer! A nice robust amber beer, th ...st it’s a complex beer, but way too easy drinking. A slightly stronger, autumnal style ale, using Golden Promise malt an ...
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The brewery say: Prefer something more comforting? Conker is that beer! A nice robust amber beer, that’s it. Sit down, put your feet up and enjoy. With a blend of malts, delicate hops and aromatic yeast it’s a complex beer, but way too easy drinking. A slightly stronger, autumnal style ale, using Golden Promise malt an
Lost Robot
Conker (Strong Amber Beer)
440ml can 6.5% A nice robust amber beer, that’s it. Sit down, put your feet up and enjoy. With a bl ... slightly stronger, autumnal style ale, using Golden Promise malt and German & British hops. Expect sweeter flavours, a touch of spice, with a refreshing dry and bitter finish. ...
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Conker (Strong Amber Beer) - Lost Robot
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440ml can 6.5% A nice robust amber beer, that’s it. Sit down, put your feet up and enjoy. With a blend of malts, delicate hops and aromatic yeast it’s a complex beer, but way too easy drinking.
A slightly stronger, autumnal style ale, using Golden Promise malt and German & British hops. Expect sweeter flavours, a touch of spice, with a refreshing dry and bitter finish.
A slightly stronger, autumnal style ale, using Golden Promise malt and German & British hops. Expect sweeter flavours, a touch of spice, with a refreshing dry and bitter finish.
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