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Centurion's Ghost Ale

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Roasted malt carries the palate, and Challenger, Fuggle and Bramling Cross add a subtle bitterness with autumn fruit that lingers in the aftertaste. A dark ruby ale of 5.4 % ABV that took gold in the Strong Bitters category of the Champion Beer of Britain twice running, announced at the Great British Beer Festival in 2006 and again in 2007.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2006
Champion Beer of Britain
Strong Bitters
Gold · 2007
Champion Beer of Britain
Strong Bitters
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (Strong Bitters)
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (Strong Bitters)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltyfruity
roasted
malty
fruity
dark fruit
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character balanced by subtle fruity esters reminiscent of autumn orchard fruits.
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Centurion's Ghost Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby to dark amber hue with excellent clarity and a rich tan head that displays fine lacing down the glass. The body shows good substance with steady carbonation and persistent head retention characteristic of a well-crafted English Strong Ale.

deep rubycleartan headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character balanced by subtle fruity esters reminiscent of autumn orchard fruits. Beneath lies a gentle herbal and earthy hop presence from the Challenger, Fuggle, and Bramling Cross blend, creating an understated but layered aromatic profile.

roasted maltautumn fruit estersearthy hopsherbal undertones

◐ Taste

The palate leads with smooth roasted grain and toasted malt flavors that develop into dark fruit notes—plum and berry—as it crosses the tongue. The bitterness integrates thoughtfully at 35 IBU, neither aggressive nor absent, while the full body carries warmth appropriate to the 5.4% strength without alcohol dominance.

roasted graindark berrybalanced bitternesssmooth malt

◑ Finish

The finish extends with lingering autumn fruit and a gentle roasted grain dryness that encourages another sip. The aftertaste remains clean and composed, fading gradually without astringency or harshness.

fruit lingeringdry finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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 Strong Ale

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