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Farsons Double Red

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Double Red is a deep amber, full-bodied English-style strong ale at 6.8%. Brewed with quality malt and traditional English hops, it has a pleasant hoppy bitterness balanced by some malty sweetness. The finish is snappy with hops, making it a well-balanced, satisfying amber ale with extra depth from the added alcohol.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltycaramel
hoppy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and earthy English hop character, layered beneath warm, biscuity Malz notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Farsons Double Red

◎ Appearance

Deep amber with a rich, glowing hue characteristic of the style. The beer presents good clarity with a persistent white head that clings to the glass, demonstrating solid foam stability. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle effervescence to the visual presentation.

deep amberpersistent headclearmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and earthy English hop character, layered beneath warm, biscuity Malz notes. A subtle caramel sweetness emerges in the background, complemented by gentle alcohol warmth. The overall bouquet is restrained and balanced, inviting without being aggressive.

herbal hopsbiscuit maltcaramel sweetnesswarm alcohol

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and satisfying on entry, with malty backbone supporting a clean, moderately bitter hop profile. The mid-palate develops toffee and slight caramel notes that anchor the bitterness, creating a well-integrated balance. The 6.8% ABV provides warming depth without overshadowing the traditional English ale character.

full-bodiedmaltyhoppy bitternesstoffee notes

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and snappy, driven by lingering hop bitterness that fades gradually into a dry, pleasant aftertaste. The malt sweetness recedes cleanly, leaving a satisfying bitter-dry impression.

hoppy finishdry aftertastelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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