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Crimson Legend

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A limited-edition red ale of deep ruby colour at 4.8 % ABV. Layers of caramel sweetness, toasted grain and subtle dark fruit meet a gentle hop bitterness, with soft hints of toffee and roast malt. Challenger, Fuggles and Styrian Goldings are the hops in the brew.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted 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
carameltoastymalty
caramel
toasty
malty
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent caramel malt notes overlaid by toasted grain character.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crimson Legend

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby colour with excellent clarity and a well-formed head that displays solid retention. The beer presents a visibly dense foam structure with fine lacing that clings to the glass walls as you drink. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual effervescence.

deep rubyclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent caramel malt notes overlaid by toasted grain character. Dark fruit undertones—plum and raisin—emerge beneath the grain-forward foundation, while the trio of Challenger, Fuggles and Styrian Goldings hops contributes subtle herbal and earthy nuances without dominating the profile.

caramel malttoasted graindark fruitsubtle herbaceous

◐ Taste

Caramel sweetness dominates the entry, supported by a generous malty backbone and toffee notes that develop mid-palate. A gentle hop bitterness emerges gradually, balancing the sweetness without asserting sharp edges, while roasted malt undertones add depth and complexity. The finish remains smooth and soft, allowing the integrated flavours to linger without harshness.

caramel forwardmalty bodygentle bitternesstoffee notes

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a warm, lingering sweetness that gradually fades. Roasted malt character persists gently in the aftertaste without becoming dry or astringent.

medium finishwarmlingering sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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