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Twisted Spire

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Twisted Spire is the lightest of the Hobsons golden ales, named after the crooked church spire of Cleobury Mortimer. Hersbrucker, Fuggles and First Gold hops over Maris Otter malt give an upfront hop flavour with citrus aromas and a grassy, lightly spicy edge. The blond beer is light-bodied and quenching, with a crisp bitterness that lingers into a dry finish. It is the one bottled Hobsons ale that is not bottle-conditioned.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusygrassy
hoppy
citrusy
grassy
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes from the Hersbrucker and First Gold hops, complemented by a gentle grassy undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Twisted Spire

◎ Appearance

Twisted Spire presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, lively character. A white head forms readily and persists with fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation is crisp and visibly active, befitting a refreshing session ale.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes from the Hersbrucker and First Gold hops, complemented by a gentle grassy undertone. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt backbone from Maris Otter, with a subtle herbaceous spiciness that adds complexity without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh or oxidised characters.

citrus forwardherbal spiceclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate is light-bodied and quenching, with an upfront hop flavour that carries the citrus theme through the mid-palate. A crisp bitterness develops steadily, grounded by the spicy edge from the hop blend. The Maris Otter malt provides gentle sweetness and structure without heaviness, allowing the hop character to remain prominent throughout.

hop-forwardcrisp bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness extending into a refreshing aftertaste. The spicy, grassy notes fade gradually, leaving a clean palate and compelling thirst for the next sip.

dry finishlingering bitter
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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