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Charmer

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A light tawny bitter at 4.5%. New Zealand and American hops give a soft fruit and citrus aroma, followed by a floral, citrus flavour. Charmer joined the brewery shop in June 2016 as a bottled tawny ale and now counts among the nine occasional beers of Charnwood Brewery.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfloralfruity
citrusy
floral
fruity
hoppy
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft stone fruit and citrus notes from New Zealand and American hop varieties, layered with subtle floral character.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Charmer

◎ Appearance

Light tawny in colour with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of the Best Bitter style.

light tawnyclearfine head lacinggently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft stone fruit and citrus notes from New Zealand and American hop varieties, layered with subtle floral character. Behind the hop-driven aromatics, a light maltiness provides gentle support without overwhelming the delicate balance of the composition.

soft stone fruitcitrusfloral hopsrestrained malt

◐ Taste

The palate offers a clean entry with citrus and floral hop flavours taking the lead, followed by a dry mid-palate where light biscuit malt becomes evident. The bitterness is moderate and refined at 28 IBUs, finishing crisp and refreshing without harshness or astringency.

citrus forwardfloraldrymoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium length with a lingering citrus note and a pleasantly dry aftertaste that invites the next sip.

citrus persistencedry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 Best Bitter

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