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Chorister is one of the guest ales Abbey Ales brews alongside its regular beers, and it was already part of the range in early 2003. It is a chestnut-coloured ale of 4.5% with a warm, malty character, and its bitterness is kept in balance with the malt instead of leading. Chorister is a cask beer: it is poured in the brewery's own pubs in Bath and goes to other pubs within the twenty-mile radius the brewery delivers to.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramel
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, biscuity Malz notes—toasted grain and subtle caramel tones predominate.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chorister

◎ Appearance

Chorister presents a warm chestnut hue, clear and bright under light. The head forms with moderate density and displays good Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass in fine lace patterns as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, characteristic of a cask-conditioned ale.

chestnut brownbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, biscuity Malz notes—toasted grain and subtle caramel tones predominate. Edelhopfen character is restrained and earthy, providing a gentle floral backdrop without dominating the bouquet. A light fruity note from the ale yeast adds warmth and complexity to the overall aromatic profile.

biscuity malttoasted grainearthy hopsubtle fruitiness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with a pronounced malty sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without cloying. The bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, rising gradually to provide structure without overshadowing the Malz character. The balance favours the warm, grainy foundation, allowing the modest hop bitterness to enhance rather than dominate the flavour.

malty sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth entry

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and warming, with lingering Malz sweetness and a gentle, drying bitterness that fades gradually. A pleasant malt-driven aftertaste persists without harshness.

medium-lengthwarming finishmalt-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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