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8th Street Ale

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Named after the brewery's historic 8th Street address. A true session beer styled after English pub ales — UK hop varieties give an earthy floral aroma balanced by caramel malt. Bronze at the 2012 World Beer Cup for Ordinary or Special Bitter.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2012
World Beer Cup 2012
Ordinary or Special Bitter
★Bronze — World Beer Cup 2012 (Ordinary or Special Bitter)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyearthyfloral
malty
earthy
floral
hoppy
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with earthy, herbal UK hop character balanced by sweet caramel malt notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 8th Street Ale

◎ Appearance

A clear bronze ale with moderate carbonation and a stable, off-white head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The color reflects the moderate crystal malt bill, sitting at the lighter end of the amber spectrum. Bright and inviting, with good visual clarity throughout.

bronze, clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with earthy, herbal UK hop character balanced by sweet caramel malt notes. Subtle floral undertones emerge beneath the primary hoppy frame, with no aggressive bittering aromas. A clean, straightforward bouquet that reflects the English bitter tradition without modern hop intensity.

earthy, herbalcaramel maltfloral hopsclean

◐ Taste

Malt-forward palate with honeyed caramel sweetness and a supporting backbone of earthy, herbal hop bitterness. The body is moderate and smooth, allowing the balance between malt and restrained bitterness to come through cleanly. Finishes with gentle hop dryness that never becomes harsh or overpowering.

malty-sweetherbal-earthybalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

A dry, lingering finish with earthy hop character and fading caramel sweetness. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, encouraging another sip without any cloying residue.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About English Bitter

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What is a English Bitter?

English Bitter is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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