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Noggin

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Citrus and floral notes from all-British hops, a slight malt sweetness and a moderate bitterness. Noggin is a pale ale at 4.2%, hopped with Magnum, Endeavour, Opus and Jester over pale, Munich and caramalt. Brewpoint revived it from a beer first launched in the 1960s to mark 150 years since Charles Wells began brewing in Bedford, and it was released from late August 2026.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusyhoppy
floral
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—layered with floral character from the British hop blend of Magnum, Endeavour, Opus and Jester.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Noggin

◎ Appearance

Noggin presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that displays good lacing against the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting pour that promises freshness and balance.

goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—layered with floral character from the British hop blend of Magnum, Endeavour, Opus and Jester. Beneath this sits subtle pale Malz sweetness that grounds the bouquet without overwhelming the aromatic hops.

citrus, lemon, grapefruitfloral, herbalpale malt sweetnessrefined British hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus and floral notes immediately taking the lead on the palate. The mid-palate reveals a gentle malt foundation—pale, Munich and caramalt working in concert—that provides structure and a touch of sweetness before a moderate, clean bitterness builds toward the swallow. The balance favors the hops without sacrificing approachability.

citrus-forwardfloral and hoppyclean bitternessmalt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with lingering citrus and herbal notes fading cleanly. A whisper of malt sweetness and light bitterness remains on the palate, leaving an impression of crispness rather than weight.

drycitrus fadeclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
72
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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