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Bone Head is a deep ruby, heavily hopped double red ale with a pungent pine aroma and a silky mouthfeel. The malt side is hearty and biscuity with a touch of rusticity, and a slightly bitter fruitiness runs underneath, topped by a creamy head. Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic and Pahto hops build 9.0% ABV and 80 IBU; Fat Head's lists it among its Beer Hall Exclusives.

ABV
9.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter80 IBU
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmalty
caramel
malty
Aroma
A pungent pine character dominates the nose, driven by Simcoe and Pahto hops, with supporting notes of citrus brightness from Citra and Mosaic.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bone Head

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby color with excellent clarity and a warm, translucent glow when held to light. A creamy, well-structured head forms and persists with visible lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep rubycreamy headclear with warmth

◌ Aroma

A pungent pine character dominates the nose, driven by Simcoe and Pahto hops, with supporting notes of citrus brightness from Citra and Mosaic. Beneath the hop intensity lies a hearty, biscuity malt foundation that grounds the profile without overshadowing the resinous top notes.

piney hop resincitrus undertonesbiscuit malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with caramel malt sweetness that quickly gives way to a robust bitterness built on noble hop structure; the 80 IBU are assertive but balanced. A silky, full mouthfeel carries the beer through the mid-palate, where subtle fruitiness—stone fruit and slight berry—emerges beneath the hop bite. The biscuity malt character persists without cloying.

bitter hop backbonecaramel sweetnesssilky mouthfeelstone fruit notes

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop bitterness and a faint piney resin clinging to the palate well after swallowing. A mild fruitiness and trace of malt warmth fade gradually over several minutes.

dry, persistentresinous aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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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