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Hogswallop

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A malty rye beer with spicy notes and a hoppy finish. Hogswallop is 4.2%, from Hogs Back in Tongham, Surrey, named after the chalk ridge above the village. The family-owned brewery has made beer at Manor Farm since 1992 and grows its own hops beside the brewhouse, and its tap sits in the old hop kiln.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral 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
hoppymaltyspicy
hoppy
malty
spicy
herbal
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with spicy rye character—black pepper and light grain spice—layered beneath subtle herbal and floral hop notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hogswallop

◎ Appearance

Medium golden hue with bright clarity and good transparency. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and evenly distributed.

golden, clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with spicy rye character—black pepper and light grain spice—layered beneath subtle herbal and floral hop notes. A gentle maltiness supports the profile without dominating, offering hints of biscuit and light caramel sweetness in the background.

rye spiceherbal hopslight caramel

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and malty, with the rye grain bringing a characteristic peppery bite mid-sip. Hoppy bitterness emerges cleanly without harshness, integrating well with the spiced grain character and lending an herbal, slightly grassy dimension. The finish is dry and refreshing.

spicy grainhoppy, clean bitternessherbal, dry

◑ Finish

A short to medium finish with lingering dryness and a subtle peppery aftertaste. The spiced rye character persists gently as the beer fades.

dry, pepperyshort finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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