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Cobbler's Castle

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Cobbler's Castle joined the core range in 2023 and is hopped with Amarillo. The aroma is bright and fruity, with citrus and tropical fruit in front. Underneath sits a noticeable malt body. With 4.8% alcohol and 62 IBU it combines a modest strength with firm bitterness.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter62 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusytropical
fruity
citrusy
tropical
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose is immediately welcoming, with Amarillo hops delivering a pronounced citrus character—lemon and grapefruit zest—layered beneath bright tropical fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cobbler's Castle

◎ Appearance

Cobbler's Castle presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the American IPA style, with good clarity and a fresh, white head that settles to a fine ring of lacing around the glass. The carbonation is crisp and visible, supporting a clean, inviting presentation.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately welcoming, with Amarillo hops delivering a pronounced citrus character—lemon and grapefruit zest—layered beneath bright tropical fruit notes. A solid malt foundation emerges in the background, providing a grounding sweetness that balances the hop-forward aromatics.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitAmarillo hopsgrainy malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a pleasant balance of hop bitterness and malt sweetness; the citrus and stone fruit from the Amarillo develop cleanly on the mid-palate. At 62 IBU, the bitterness is firm and present without overwhelming, while the modest 4.8% ABV keeps the beer refreshingly drinkable and approachable.

balanced bitternesscitrus flavorclean maltdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, with lingering hop bitterness that fades into a light, grainy dryness. The aftertaste remains clean, inviting another sip.

drylingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About American IPA

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What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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