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Hubble Bubble

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A copper autumn ale at 4.4% with hints of honey, spice and marmalade. Crystal malts add a subtle bitter-sweet flavour, balanced by spicy, orangey hops. Hubble Bubble holds the October slot in the seasonal calendar of Charnwood Brewery in Loughborough.

ABV
4.4%
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
orangespicyspicy hop
orange
spicy
spicy hop
honey
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with honeyed sweetness and bright orange zest, underpinned by subtle spice—likely from the hop selection.
also:hoppy,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hubble Bubble

◎ Appearance

A clear copper hue dominates the glass, warm and luminous under standard light. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the sides with fine lacing as the beer settles. Carbonation appears well-integrated, producing a gentle fizz rather than aggressive bubbles.

copper, clearmoderate head retentionfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with honeyed sweetness and bright orange zest, underpinned by subtle spice—likely from the hop selection. Crystal malt adds a gentle bread-like undertone that frames the citrus without overwhelming it. The overall impression is warm and inviting, neither aggressive nor shy.

honey, marmaladeorange peel, spicesubtle bread note

◐ Taste

Entry brings a malt-forward sweetness from crystal character, rounded and approachable. Mid-palate develops a pleasant bitter-sweet tension as the spicy, orangey hops engage with the residual malt sweetness. The 28 IBU bitterness sits in balance rather than dominance, allowing both components room to express themselves.

bitter-sweet balancecrystal malt sweetnesscitrus-spice complexity

◑ Finish

The finish trails dry and gently warming, with lingering notes of orange and a subtle spice prickle. Aftertaste fades cleanly without harshness, leaving pleasant malt memory on the palate.

dry finishspiced citrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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 Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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