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Thirst Blood

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The October guest beer from Camerons' master head brewer, a red ale at 4.1 %. A caramel aroma and an initial sweet taste lead into a full, malty flavour. The brewery's own line is "more trick than treat", and the beer has been around since 2022, back on the bar in late September and early October. As a seasonal it has a short window, so it is one to catch.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmalty
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel notes—brown sugar, toasted breadcrumbs, and hints of toffee dominate the aromatic profile.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Thirst Blood

◎ Appearance

Thirst Blood presents a deep amber to copper hue, characteristic of the Red Ale style. The beer displays good clarity with a modest, tan-colored head that settles to a thin collar. Carbonation is moderate and even, with gentle bubbles rising through the glass.

deep amberclearmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel notes—brown sugar, toasted breadcrumbs, and hints of toffee dominate the aromatic profile. Beneath these sits a clean, understated malt sweetness with no sharp hop character. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with no rough edges or oxidation.

caramel, toffeebread crustclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is notably sweet, with caramel and brown sugar leading on the palate. The mid-palate develops a full, malty body that persists smoothly without becoming cloying, supported by low bitterness (28 IBU). The 4.1% ABV remains well-balanced, never thin or alcoholic.

sweet onsetfull-bodiedlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, fading to a soft malt sweetness rather than a bitter grip. No astringency or harsh dryness lingers.

soft malt fadesmooth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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About Red Ale

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