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Osprey is Brew York's American-style lager at 4.1%, one of two lagers in the permanent Signature Range alongside the Czech-style Golden Eagle. Its makers describe a light, dry and clean beer whose hop character is spicy and herbal. Osprey is sold in cans and on keg, through the online shop and in the brewery's own tap rooms and pubs in and around York.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanherbalspicy
clean
herbal
spicy
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose offers a restrained but inviting profile of herbal and spicy hop notes that sit atop a soft, clean malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Osprey

◎ Appearance

Osprey presents a pale straw-yellow hue characteristic of the American lager style. The beer displays excellent clarity with bright, clean transparency and forms a modest white head that settles quickly but leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a restrained but inviting profile of herbal and spicy hop notes that sit atop a soft, clean malt base. There is no yeast character to speak of — the aroma remains dry and straightforward, with a subtle grassy quality that suggests careful hop selection rather than aggressive bittering. The overall impression is one of simplicity and balance.

herbal hopsspicy notesclean malt

◐ Taste

Osprey enters with a light, crisp body and immediate hop-driven spice and herbal character that unfolds across the palate without heaviness. The malt foundation is delicate but present, providing just enough sweetness to anchor the dry finish. Bitterness is restrained at 12 IBU, offering structure rather than intensity, allowing the hop flavors to lead without dominance.

light bodydry palategentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and swift, with a lingering herbal and spicy note that fades gracefully rather than persisting. A refreshing dryness remains in the mouth, inviting the next sip without astringency.

dry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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