Beers similar to Old Speckled Hen

hopIQ found 10 beers with the same caramel and bitter character as Old Speckled Hen. Old Speckled Hen is an auburn to copper-coloured English ale of 4.8%, first brewed in 1979. A high share of crystal malt gives the toffee and caramel that define it, on the nose as much as in the taste. The yeast adds an estery fruit note of banana and pear drop that keeps the beer refreshing, and the hops bring a herbal edge with a very slight hint of orange. The body is full, malty and warming; a bitterness at the back of the palate holds the sweetness in check, and the finish is dry. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.

Closest match: Courage Directors — 68%. No twin in the catalogue yet.

3 countries·matched across 56 flavour tags·best match 68%