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Coronation Ale

Arkell's Brewery
United Kingdom·Brown Ale
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Coronation Ale is a chocolatey, traditional-style dark ale brewed to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. It was made by traditional methods in Arkell's Victorian brewery, comes in at 4.5% and was filled into bottles as well as poured on draught.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatemaltytoasty
chocolate
malty
toasty
nutty
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced chocolate and toasted malt notes, followed by subtle nutty and caramel undertones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coronation Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with excellent clarity and a lustrous sheen. The dense, tan head settles to a persistent collar that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Moderate carbonation sustains a soft mousse throughout the pour.

mahogany brownclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced chocolate and toasted malt notes, followed by subtle nutty and caramel undertones. A soft bready character emerges, with restrained, earthy hop presence. The overall impression is warm and inviting, without sharp alcohol or yeast-driven esters.

chocolate, toasted maltnutty, caramelsoft bready notesearthy hops

◐ Taste

Rich and smooth on entry, with chocolate and malt sweetness dominating the palate. Mid-palate develops toasty and nutty complexity, with a light caramel backbone. Bitterness remains restrained at 24 IBU, allowing the malt character to lead without astringency; the finish is balanced and dry.

smooth, chocolateymalt-forwardtoasty-nutty mid-palaterestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is lingering and malty, with chocolate and toast fading gracefully. No harsh dryness or lingering hop bite; instead, a gentle, warming impression persists.

malty aftertastewarm finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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