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Town Crier

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Town Crier is the brewery's best-selling beer, a straw-coloured golden ale brewed with Maris Otter malt and Goldings and Progress hops from Worcestershire. The aroma is crisp and lightly fruity; on the palate a hint of malt sweetness meets a restrained, herbal-floral hop note before the beer closes dry and clean. Bitterness stays moderate, the body medium-light. It is sold year-round on cask and bottle-conditioned.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain (regional, West Midlands)
Pale, Blond and Golden Premium Ales
★Gold — CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain (regional, West Midlands) (Pale, Blond and Golden Premium Ales)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralherbal
clean
floral
herbal
malty
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with crisp, fresh characteristics underscored by a lightly fruity undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Town Crier

◎ Appearance

Town Crier presents a bright straw-gold hue, clear and transparent in the glass. The head forms readily and maintains a delicate lacing against the walls. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, lending the beer a lively, refined appearance.

straw-goldclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with crisp, fresh characteristics underscored by a lightly fruity undertone. Maris Otter malt contributes subtle warmth without heaviness, while Goldings and Progress hops impart a restrained herbal and floral complexity that remains understated and inviting.

crisplightly fruityherbal-floral

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a delicate malt sweetness that establishes the beer's backbone without becoming cloying. The mid-palate introduces a restrained herbal-floral hop note that balances the malt character beautifully. Bitterness remains moderate and well-proportioned, allowing the beer to close dry and clean with a refreshing quality.

malt sweetnessmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with lingering dryness that invites the next sip. No harsh edges persist; instead, a gentle herbal echo fades gracefully.

dryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

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 Golden Ale

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