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Hilden Ale

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Northern Ireland's original craft ale. Amber-coloured with a complex malt backbone, earthy Fuggles hops and a clean, balanced finish. A benchmark for Irish craft ale.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
maltycleanearthy
malty
clean
earthy
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with earthy Fuggles hop character, grounding the beer in classic British hop tradition.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hilden Ale

◎ Appearance

Hilden Ale presents an attractive amber hue that catches the light beautifully, characteristic of a well-crafted Irish bitter. The beer displays excellent clarity with a persistent, creamy head that demonstrates proper carbonation and conditioning. A benchmark example of visual appeal in the style.

amberclearcreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with earthy Fuggles hop character, grounding the beer in classic British hop tradition. Beneath lies a sophisticated malt backbone with subtle bread and grain notes, creating an inviting, straightforward aromatic profile. Clean and balanced, with no off-notes—a hallmark of quality craftsmanship.

earthy hopsmalt-forwardbreadclean

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a smooth, malty foundation with pronounced grain character that builds through the mid-palate. The bitter finish arrives cleanly at 28 IBUs, providing structure without aggression, while maintaining a crisp, refreshing quality. The medium body supports the flavors beautifully without heaviness.

maltybalanced bitternessgrainsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with earthy hop notes lingering pleasantly without overstaying their welcome. A refreshing, crisp aftertaste that invites the next sip—quintessentially balanced.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
81
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 Irish Bitter

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What is a Irish Bitter?

Irish Bitter is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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