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A golden ale at 4.4% hopped with three British varieties: First Gold, Admiral and Bramling Cross. The hops lead with an up-front hoppy bitterness and finish fruity. Try Hopped takes the February slot in the seasonal calendar of Charnwood Brewery in Loughborough.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry 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
hoppyfruityclean
hoppy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and earthy notes from First Gold, Admiral, and Bramling Cross hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Try Hopped

◎ Appearance

Try Hopped presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of small bubbles rising through the glass. Lacing clings neatly to the sides as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and earthy notes from First Gold, Admiral, and Bramling Cross hops. Subtle stone fruit aromatics—hints of apricot and peach—emerge beneath the hop character. Light, clean malt undertones provide a modest sweet foundation without dominating.

herbal, earthystone fruitclean malt backbone

◐ Taste

An up-front hoppy bitterness establishes the palate immediately, delivering moderate bite without harshness. The mid-palate balances light, biscuity malt sweetness against sustained hop presence. The body remains lean and refreshing, with good definition between entry and finish.

hoppy bitternessbiscuit maltdry and refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish transitions smoothly into fruity notes, with stone fruit and a hint of citrus lingering on the tongue. A clean, crisp aftertaste fades without astringency or cloying sweetness.

fruity finishcrisp, clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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