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Trophy Special

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A North East classic, an amber ale with a slightly sweet and malty taste and a fruity, hoppy aroma. At 4.0 % it is a pub beer through and through, and this autumn it was on draught in venues such as the Duke of Cleveland and the Clarendon. The malt leads the taste while the hops show mostly in the aroma, and the brewery calls it simply a North East classic.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfruityhoppy
malty
fruity
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with bright, orchard-fruit notes—apple and stone fruit—layered beneath a herbal, earthy hop character.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trophy Special

◎ Appearance

Trophy Special presents a warm amber hue with excellent clarity and a modest, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that support steady lacing down the glass. The color sits comfortably in the mid-amber range, inviting and approachable.

warm amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, orchard-fruit notes—apple and stone fruit—layered beneath a herbal, earthy hop character. Supporting these is a restrained but present malt sweetness that adds body without dominance. The overall aromatic profile is balanced and refreshing, with hops and fruit taking center stage.

orchard fruitherbal hopsmalt sweetnessearthy

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with a foundation of caramel and light grain sweetness that builds through the mid-palate. Fruity notes echo the aroma, while moderate bitterness—supported by 28 IBU—emerges cleanly without sharpness. The palate remains approachable and well-rounded, with malt leading throughout and hops providing definition rather than aggression.

malt-forwardcaramelfruityclean bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, with residual sweetness giving way to a gentle, lingering hop bite. Aftertaste is clean and unobtrusive, fading with grace rather than assertiveness.

dry finishgentle bitternessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
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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About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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