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Little Hog

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Drinkers pick out a light citrus hop character with an orange hint, and a hoppy flavour that stays light. Little Hog is a 3.5% session bitter from Hogs Back in Tongham, Surrey, poured in pubs and clubs, with the name pointing to its low strength, and the brewery has made beer at Manor Farm since 1992.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
hoppycitrusyorange
hoppy
citrusy
orange
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and orange notes from restrained noble hop character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Little Hog

◎ Appearance

Little Hog presents a pale amber hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is lively, evident in a steady stream of small bubbles that support crisp lacing on the glass throughout the session.

pale amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and orange notes from restrained noble hop character. A light, clean malt backdrop emerges beneath, free of heavy grain or adjunct aromas, supporting the overall sense of balance and freshness.

citrus, orangenoble hopsclean maltfresh

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the citrus hop character prominent across the palate. Mid-palate develops a gentle caramel sweetness and light malt presence that never overwhelms; bitterness remains measured at 28 IBU, allowing the hoppy, orange-tinged flavor to linger without harshness.

hoppy, citruslight caramel sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and quick, with hop bitterness receding into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No cloying residue remains, making this ideal for continuous drinking in a session.

dry, cleanrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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