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Cougar

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Lager malt gives Cougar a gentle malt flavour and leaves the lead to American hops: citrus aromas burst out, hop character dominates the flavour, and the finish turns dry. At 4.7% it is one of the paler beers in the Fat Cat range, brewed in Norwich.

ABV
4.7%
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
hoppycitrusymalty
hoppy
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes from American hops, with bright floral and pithy undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cougar

◎ Appearance

Cougar presents a bright pale golden color with excellent clarity. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence in the glass.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes from American hops, with bright floral and pithy undertones. Beneath the hop-forward character, a gentle malt backbone provides subtle sweetness and body without dominating the profile.

citrus-forwardfloralAmerican hopssoft malt

◐ Taste

Entry brings a clean, crisp malt character balanced by assertive hop bitterness. The mid-palate showcases pronounced citrus and hop resin, with the American hop character building steadily. Bitterness integrates well throughout, leaving no harsh edges.

hop-drivencitrusclean maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish turns distinctly dry, with lingering hop bitterness and citrus notes fading gradually. Clean and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness or astringency.

drycrisprefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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