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A ruby beer with an enticing malty aroma and gentle spice notes, leading to a powerful malty flavour with hints of plum, balanced by generous, refreshing hoppy notes. Ratfink & Ripsnorter is a 5.0% ale from Hogs Back in Tongham, Surrey, where the brewery has been making beer at Manor Farm since 1992.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppydark fruit
malty
hoppy
dark fruit
spicy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced malty character—toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness dominate.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ratfink & Ripsnorter

◎ Appearance

A clear ruby ale with a luminous reddish-amber hue. The head is modest but persistent, with good Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass walls as you drink. Fine carbonation delivers a gentle sparkle throughout.

ruby redclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced malty character—toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness dominate. Beneath lies a refined spice signature, likely from noble hops, mingling with gentle dark fruit notes that suggest plum skin and dried berries. No aggressive alcohol; the aroma remains elegant and balanced.

toasted Malznoble spicedark fruitrefined

◐ Taste

The palate enters with rich Malz depth, rolling through caramel and plum flavors mid-taste. Noble Edelhopfen bitterness emerges steadily—never harsh, but generous enough to cut through the sweetness and refresh the mouth. The finish remains smooth and malty, with a light hop grip on the aftertaste.

malty richnessplum notesbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

A clean, medium-length finish with lingering malt sweetness and a soft hoppy dryness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and thirst-quenching, with no astringency.

cleanrefreshing drynessmedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
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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