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Yuletide

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A spiced winter ale, first brewed in 2007 and later brought back in a form reworked by the head brewer. A long list of East Anglian malts – pale ale, Munich, chocolate, amber, two dark crystal malts and red rye – gives coffee and chocolate notes. Strata and Ella hops and an undisclosed blend of seasonal spices, adjusted from year to year, add orange pith, pine and light floral tones, and the finish is gently spicy.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicychocolatecoffee
spicy
chocolate
coffee
piney
orange
malty
Aroma
A complex nose dominated by coffee and chocolate from the Munich and chocolate malts, rounded out by subtle orange pith and pine from the Strata and Ella hops.
also:floral,roasted,caramel
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yuletide

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red hue with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent head. The color reflects the diverse malts in the grist, particularly the red rye and dark crystal components. Carbonation is moderate and steady, supporting fine, adhesive lacing on the glass.

copper-redclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

A complex nose dominated by coffee and chocolate from the Munich and chocolate malts, rounded out by subtle orange pith and pine from the Strata and Ella hops. The undisclosed spice blend introduces gentle warmth—hints of cinnamon and clove—along with light floral undertones that prevent the profile from becoming heavy.

coffee, chocolateorange pith, pinespiced warmthlight florals

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malt-driven sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness (28 IBU). Coffee and chocolate flavors build through the mid-palate, with the spice blend becoming more pronounced and the hop character providing a drying citrus counterpoint. The body is medium and smooth, neither thin nor cloying.

malty sweetnessrestrained bitternesscoffee-chocolate depthspiced and citrus

◑ Finish

A gently spicy, medium-length finish with lingering warmth and a slight drying sensation. The aftertaste fades gracefully, leaving traces of chocolate and herb.

gently spicymedium lengthwarming fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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