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Centurion's Ghost Ale

York Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · English Strong Ale · One of 7 English Strong Ales in hopIQ

A multi gold medal award-winning dark ruby ale with a smooth roasted malt palate. A combination of Challenger, Fuggle and Bramling Cross hops give it a subtle bitterness with autumn fruit flavours that linger on the aftertaste. Named after the Roman legions who occupied York as a major garrison.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another English Strong Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
earthy
Malt character
malty
roasted
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
berry
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Centurion's Ghost Ale

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Centurion's Ghost Ale

About English Strong Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English Strong Ale?

English Strong Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar English Strong Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, malty, hoppy character as Centurion's Ghost Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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