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Oh My Gourd!

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Brewed with real pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove over a base of pale and Munich malt. The colour runs auburn, the malt brings toffee and bread crust, and the spice sits on top: warm cinnamon, dusty nutmeg, a resinous clove edge and a hint of orange peel. The body is full and malt-forward, the finish sweet and spicy before it dries out. At 10 IBU the hop stays in the background.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicymaltyclove
spicy
malty
clove
resinous
caramel
nutty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm spice notes—cinnamon leads, followed by dusty nutmeg and a sharp resinous clove character.
also:orange,toasty
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oh My Gourd!

◎ Appearance

Auburn hue with excellent clarity and a light golden sheen that catches the light warmly. The head forms quickly and holds with good adhesion, leaving a fine tracery of lacing down the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears moderate and even, appropriate to the style.

auburncleargood lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm spice notes—cinnamon leads, followed by dusty nutmeg and a sharp resinous clove character. Underneath, the pale and Munich malt foundation provides a bread crust and subtle toffee sweetness, while a whisper of orange peel adds brightness without dominating the profile.

cinnamon-forwardclove and resinbread crustorange zest

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malt-driven, with caramel and toasted grain flavors establishing the base. Mid-palate brings the spice trio into sharp relief: cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove sit prominently atop the sweetness, creating a warming sensation. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the spice and malt to dominate without harsh edges.

spicedfull-bodiedmalt-forwardlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and layered, balancing residual sweetness against the drying spice and a faint herbal clove resin. The aftertaste lingers pleasantly, leaving warmth and a touch of nutty dryness on the palate.

sweet-spicy fadewarming finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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