hopIQ found 10 beers that share Hancock's HB's malty and caramel character. A cask ale with an aroma full of crystal toffee and pear drops, plus a hint of liquorice. The palate is a touch drying, soft and malty, and the finish is faintly sharp. The name HB dates back to at least 1925, and the beer is brewed at 3.6 % ABV.
Similar beers ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.Similar beers ranked by flavour, not popularity.
Like Hancock's HB on dryness and fruit notes — adds floral notes.
Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.
Structure: very close
A touch more herbal notes — fruit notes and dryness as with Hancock's HB.
Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.
Structure: very close
Keeps fruit notes and dryness like Hancock's HB; adds fullness.
Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.
Structure: very close
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