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Three Foxes

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A trio of English hops gives this 4.6% beer tones of honey and pine, with subtle hints of tropical fruit. Three Foxes is one of nine occasional beers in the range of Charnwood Brewery, the family-run brewery in Loughborough.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
honeypineyhoppy
honey
piney
hoppy
tropical
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive English hop character—bright pine and herbal notes mingle with a subtle honeyed sweetness from the malt foundation.
also:citrusy,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Three Foxes

◎ Appearance

Three Foxes presents a pale golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate, creating a lively visual impression with steady bubbles and modest lacing that clings to the glass.

pale goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive English hop character—bright pine and herbal notes mingle with a subtle honeyed sweetness from the malt foundation. A delicate thread of tropical fruit emerges on closer inspection, adding complexity without overwhelming the composition.

pine, herbalhoney notestropical fruitEnglish hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters with moderate body and clean maltiness, followed by the promised floral-pine hop bitterness. The mid-palate reveals honeyed warmth that balances the 35 IBUs effectively, while hints of stone fruit provide textural interest without becoming cloying.

balanced bitternesshoney, pineclean malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with the hop bitterness gradually receding to reveal a faintly sweet aftertaste. The 4.6% ABV keeps the beer refreshing and drinkable without hot alcohol notes.

dry finishlingering bitterness
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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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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