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Haggis Hunter

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Haggis Hunter is a hoppy amber ale brewed with pale and crystal malt and hopped with East Kent Goldings, Fuggles, Celeia, Bobek and Cascade. The crystal malt gives the amber colour and a light caramel note. A biscuity malt base carries citrus and floral aromas, with spicy and grassy undertones beneath. The brewery sums the beer up as fruity, hoppy and balanced; bitterness and malt sweetness stay close together through to the finish.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruityfloral
hoppy
fruity
floral
caramel
citrusy
grassy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes layered over a biscuity malt foundation.
also:spicy,malty
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Haggis Hunter

◎ Appearance

Haggis Hunter presents a clear amber hue, the result of crystal malt lending warmth and depth to the glass. The head builds with moderate vigor and maintains respectable lacing around the rim. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout.

clear ambermoderate head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes layered over a biscuity malt foundation. Floral characteristics emerge from the noble hop selection, while subtle spice and grassy undertones weave beneath the top notes. Light caramel sweetness from the crystal malt rounds out the aromatic profile without overwhelming.

citrus and floralbiscuity malt basesubtle spice and grass

◐ Taste

Entry presents balanced malt sweetness with a caramel note that carries the palate forward. The mid-palate develops hoppy complexity—citrus and herbal flavors emerge cleanly without harshness. Bitterness (28 IBU) integrates tightly with residual malt sweetness, creating equilibrium rather than dominance from either pole.

balanced malt and hopscitrus and herbalclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with bitterness and malt sweetness tracking closely together. A subtle spicy note persists in the aftertaste.

dry finishbalanced aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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About Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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