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Crazy Fox

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A 6.5% beer with punchy American hops, fruity on the nose and moderately bitter, with biscuit and caramel malts balancing the sweetness of the alcohol and the fruit flavours. Crazy Fox is the strongest beer in the range of Charnwood Brewery and one of its nine occasional brews.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitycaramel
hoppy
fruity
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with punchy American hop character—displaying citrus and stone fruit notes that jump immediately from the glass.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crazy Fox

◎ Appearance

Crazy Fox presents a deep amber to copper hue, characteristic of its 15 SRM profile. The beer displays excellent clarity with a dense, off-white head that demonstrates good retention and fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively yet composed visual presentation.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with punchy American hop character—displaying citrus and stone fruit notes that jump immediately from the glass. Beneath the fruity hop profile, biscuit and caramel malt aromatics provide a warm, toasted foundation. The alcohol warmth is present but restrained, adding a subtle spice that complements rather than overwhelms the fruit-forward impression.

citrus and stone fruit hopsbiscuit maltcaramel sweetnesswarm spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, fruit-forward attack driven by the American hops, delivering moderate bitterness that sits comfortably at 35 IBUs. Mid-palate reveals the supporting structure of biscuit and caramel malts, which balance the residual alcohol sweetness with toasted, slightly sweet grain notes. The finish is marked by lingering hop bitterness and a subtle dry maltiness that prevents the higher alcohol content from becoming cloying.

moderate bitternessfruity hop oilstoasted grainbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is of medium length, with the hop bitterness gradually fading into a dry, grain-driven aftertaste. A gentle warmth from the 6.5% ABV persists without harshness, leaving the palate with a satisfying dryness.

lingering hop bitternessdry grain finishwarming alcohol
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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