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Outfoxed

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A hoppy session pale ale at only 3.4%, brewed with Nectaron, a New Zealand hop the brewery presented as new. Outfoxed fills the March slot in the seasonal calendar of Charnwood Brewery.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalclean
hoppy
tropical
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with the characteristic stone fruit and citrus notes of Nectaron, layered with subtle floral qualities.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Outfoxed

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation throughout. A dense, cream-colored head forms on the pour, demonstrating good foam retention and fine lacing on the glass.

pale goldenbright, clearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with the characteristic stone fruit and citrus notes of Nectaron, layered with subtle floral qualities. A light, clean malt base provides gentle support without dominating, while the overall bouquet remains fresh and inviting.

Nectaron fruitcitrus, stone fruitclean malt foundation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and direct, with the hop-forward character of Nectaron delivering citrus and herbal notes across the palate. The moderate 35 IBU bitterness integrates smoothly, never harsh, while the low ABV keeps the body lean and refreshing without sacrificing flavor depth.

hop-forwardbalanced bitternesscrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-short finish with a clean, dry aftertaste where subtle hop bitterness lingers pleasantly. The sessionable alcohol level allows the finish to feel light and thirst-quenching rather than warming.

dry aftertastemedium-short
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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