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Exmoor Fox

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A burst of delicate citrus and a little spice arrives mid-palate over a sleek, malty body. The finish starts softly bitter, then malt returns and leaves a long, bittersweet trail. Deep gold, 4.2%, a year-round cask ale from the classic range. Four malts go into the mash, and the hopping rests on Progress and Goldings.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycitrusynoble hop
malty
citrusy
noble hop
spicy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with a prominent citrus character, bright and refined, layered beneath a solid malty foundation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Exmoor Fox

◎ Appearance

Deep gold in color with excellent clarity and a bright sheen. The head builds steadily and displays strong lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is moderate and consistent, forming fine bubbles that rise evenly.

deep goldclearpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a prominent citrus character, bright and refined, layered beneath a solid malty foundation. Noble hops contribute a restrained herbal and spicy dimension, while the four-malt grist adds subtle caramel notes without dominance. The overall impression is balanced and inviting rather than assertive.

citrusherbal spicemalty basecaramel hints

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a smooth, malty palate that develops quickly mid-mouth into delicate citrus and gentle spice. The bitterness emerges with restraint—never aggressive—and integrates seamlessly with the malt backbone. The interplay between sweetness and hop bitterness creates a long, bittersweet trail that sustains throughout.

citrus mid-palatesoft bitternessmalty sweetnessbittersweet balance

◑ Finish

The finish begins softly bitter before malt returns to the foreground, creating a prolonged bittersweet aftertaste. The ale closes cleanly without harshness, leaving an impression of integrated flavors rather than any single dominant note.

long aftertastemalt returnclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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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