Beers similar to Merry X-Moose

Strong Bitter·United Kingdom·5% ABV·One of 30 Strong Bitters in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Merry X-Moose's malty and full-bodied character. Malty and hoppy with winter fruit and a rich, warming molasses taste, smooth and full-bodied: Merry X-Moose is a deep red strong bitter at 5.0 %, made with crystal malted barley and aromatic hops, and it contains barley and wheat. It is the brewery's winter beer, meant for a Christmas evening in front of a roaring open fire.

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10 beers like Merry X-Moose

Abbot Ale

Greene King Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Bitter · 5%

ALTERNATIVE

79%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more fruit notes, no bitterness — richness and sweetness as with Merry X-Moose.

What carries overhoppyfull-bodiedmaltyrichsmooth

Structure: very close

Compared to Merry X-Moosefruitybitterdark fruit

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Broadside

Adnams Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Bitter · 4.7%

ALTERNATIVE

78%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Like Merry X-Moose on dark fruit notes and richness — adds fruit notes, drier, but without the hop character.

What carries overfull-bodiedmaltyrichsweetsmooth

Structure: drier, a touch lighter

Compared to Merry X-Moosefruitynuttychocolatehoppybitter

Structure: Very close — a touch less sweetness, a touch less body.

Structure: drier, a touch lighter

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Gale's HSB

Fuller's Griffin Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Bitter · 4.8%

ALTERNATIVE

76%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Mirrors Merry X-Moose's richness and dark fruit notes — plus fruit notes, minus hop character.

What carries overmaltysmoothrichdark fruitsweet

Structure: very close

Compared to Merry X-Moosefruitychocolatehoppyfull-bodied

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Swordfish

Wadworth

United Kingdom · Strong Bitter · 5%

74%

MATCH

Same bitterness and hop character as Merry X-Moose, adds citrus notes, but without the richness.

Structure: very close

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Courage Directors

Marston's Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Bitter · 4.8%

73%

MATCH

As with Merry X-Moose, same hop character and bitterness; adds roasted notes, no richness.

Structure: very close

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Marmalade Cat

Fat Cat Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Bitter · 5.5%

73%

MATCH

Alongside Merry X-Moose on bitterness and hop character: adds orange notes, drops richness.

Structure: very close

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Sea Fury

Sharp's Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Bitter · 5%

73%

MATCH

Shares hop character and bitterness with Merry X-Moose; adds roasted notes, but drops richness.

Structure: very close

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Black Country Special

Holden's Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Bitter · 5.1%

72%

MATCH

Keeps richness and bitterness like Merry X-Moose, adds roasted notes, drops hop character.

Structure: very close

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Füchschen Weihnachtsbier

Füchschen

Germany · Altbier · 5.5%

72%

MATCH

Same bitterness and dark fruit notes as Merry X-Moose, adds bread notes, but without the hop character.

Structure: very close

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Old Henry

Hobsons Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Bitter · 5.2%

70%

MATCH

Same richness and bitterness as Merry X-Moose, adds spiciness, but without the hop character.

Structure: very close

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