DBA
DBA, short for Double Barrel Ale, was the brewery's first beer and pays tribute to English ales fermented in wooden casks: it is fermented in American oak barrels. The palate is built on malt rather than hops, with ribbons of caramel and English toffee over a biscuity base, framed by toasted oak, a light vanilla touch and a faint smokiness. Bitterness stays in the background, and the finish is smooth and dry.
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AI-generated sensory profile for DBA
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
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About English Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a English Pale Ale?
Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.
Finding a similar English Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, dry, caramel character as DBA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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