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Screech Owl

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Golden American-style IPA with a fresh, distinctive hop nose; sweet and citrusy on the palate, with a fresh bitterness right up front and a long hop finish. Cascade and Centennial, well hopped over Maris Otter and lager malt, brewed to export strength at 5.5 %. Competitions first judged it a Strong Bitter (East Midlands Gold in 2013 and 2016), later an IPA: Gold in that category in 2024, Silver at the national Champion Beer of Britain in 2025. Cask and bottle.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
Champion Beer of Britain
IPAs (English and New World)
Gold · 2024
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
IPAs (English and New World category)
Silver · 2024
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Bottled 4.4% and over
Gold · 2016
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Strong Bitters
Gold · 2016
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Strong Ales
Silver · 2014
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Champion Beer of East Midlands
Bronze · 2014
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands)
Strong Bitters
Bronze · 2013
Champion Beer of Britain
Strong Bitters category
Gold · 2013
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Strong Bitters category
Silver · 2013
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands)
Champion Beer of East Midlands
Silver · 2010
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands)
Strong Bitters Category
Gold · 2009
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Champion Strong Bitter
Bronze · 2009
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Supreme Champion (joint)
Gold · 2008
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands)
Champion Strong Bitter
Gold · 2008
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands)
Supreme Champion
★Silver — Champion Beer of Britain (IPAs (English and New World))
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands) (IPAs (English and New World category))
★Silver — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, East Midlands) (Bottled 4.4% and over)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusymalty
hoppy
citrusy
malty
piney
clean
Aroma
Fresh, distinctive hop character leads the nose, with prominent citrus notes from Cascade and Centennial hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Screech Owl

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, well-defined character. The head shows crisp, clean foam with solid retention and fine Schaumkleiden that gradually thin across the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenbright claritycrisp foamlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh, distinctive hop character leads the nose, with prominent citrus notes from Cascade and Centennial hops. Underlying Maris Otter and lager malt contribute a soft, clean grainy foundation without heaviness. The aroma is dry and inviting, with no yeast esters or sulphur notes—clean fermentation allows the hops to define the profile.

citrus hopsclean grainfresh and dryCascade, Centennial

◐ Taste

The palate opens with upfront bitterness and a sweet, citrusy character that develops across the mid-palate. Malt sweetness is restrained and supportive, allowing hop bitterness to assert itself with clarity. The body is lean and dry, never cloying, with crisp attenuation that keeps the beer refreshing throughout.

citrus, floral hop bitelean, dry bodyrestrained malt sweetnessearly bitterness

◑ Finish

A long, hop-driven finish that extends with persistent herbal and citrus notes. The aftertaste remains dry and slightly bitter, with no residual sweetness or malt thickness.

long hop finishdry, bitter aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, bitter character as Screech Owl will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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