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Easton Meadows

United Kingdom·Extra Special Bitter
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Dark copper ESB with caramel and toasted biscuit on the nose; full-bodied and malty on the palate, with rich molasses, a hint of cacao and a well-rounded bitterness at the finish. Brewed with Arbor of Bristol in 2026, a return collaboration after the 4.8 % Session IPA Trifecta. The name joins Arbor's home area Easton with the Meadows in Nottingham, where Castle Rock sits. Cask at 4.1 %, set for its debut at the Nottingham Beer and Cider Festival.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
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
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
chocolate
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted biscuit and warm caramel notes, layered with subtle hints of molasses sweetness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Easton Meadows

◎ Appearance

Deep copper hue with excellent clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that clings to the glass with persistence. The carbonation is gentle, producing fine bubbles that rise steadily. Lacing forms distinct rings down the side of the glass, indicating good body and malt presence.

deep coppercreamy headpersistent lacingclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted biscuit and warm caramel notes, layered with subtle hints of molasses sweetness. A light hint of cacao dust and dried fruit emerges in the background, while restrained hop character adds a gentle herbal undertone without dominating the bouquet.

toasted biscuitcaramelmolassescacao dust

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and malty on entry, with rich molasses and toffee notes that coat the palate. The mid-palate develops cacao undertones and a subtle roasted grain character. A well-rounded bitterness builds steadily through the finish without harshness, balancing the sweetness with clean, measured hop presence.

molassestoffeecacaoclean bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering caramel and a dry, slightly warming aftertaste. The bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a pleasant malty dryness and subtle chocolate echo on the palate.

medium lengthmalty drynesschocolate echo
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
82
Appearance
81
Finish
78
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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