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Brodie’s Prime Export

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Brewed to export strength from the ruby-brown Brodie’s Prime, this is a rich, complex, strong dark ale. English Maris Otter, dark malts and a medley of English and American hops bring aromas of dark chocolate and treacle-sweet flavours, then roasted bitterness, a surprising fruitiness and a long dry finish.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolateroastedfruity
chocolate
roasted
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced dark chocolate and molasses, underpinned by warm treacle sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brodie’s Prime Export

◎ Appearance

A deep ruby-brown colour with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The beer displays a rich, inviting hue that speaks to the dark malts employed in its construction. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a stable foam collar throughout the tasting.

ruby-browndense headclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced dark chocolate and molasses, underpinned by warm treacle sweetness. Behind these forward notes lies a medley of English and American hop character—earthy and slightly herbal—that lends complexity without dominating. A subtle roasted grain backdrop and hints of dried fruit round out the aromatic profile.

dark chocolatetreacleroasted grainherbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and rich, with dark chocolate and sweet malt flavours building immediately across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a surprising fruitiness—stone fruits and slight berry notes—layered beneath the roasted bitterness. The finish transitions to a drying, persistent bitterness that extends long and clean, balancing the initial sweetness with a welcome astringency.

chocolatetreacle-sweetroasted bitternessdried fruit

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish with lingering roasted notes and a subtle fruity undertone. The aftertaste remains clean and warming, with the alcohol strength providing gentle heat without harshness.

long and dryroastedwarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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