hopIQ found 10 beers with the same roasted and malty character as Carlton Black. Carlton Black is a dark ale, brewed from pale malt and roasted barley and fermented with an ale yeast. The roasted grain gives it a ruby tint and a mocha aroma; on the palate come rich malt sweetness, toffee and a fruity note, with a subtle resinous hop tone from Pride of Ringwood and low bitterness. The body is fuller than that of the company's lagers but lighter than a stout, and the finish is smooth. In 2025 a version brewed at the Cascade brewery in Tasmania was named best amber or dark ale at the national beer awards. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Alexander Keith's Dark Ale — 76%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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