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HooDoo Best Bitter

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Soft biscuit, bread crust and gentle caramel from a pale malt backbone, then smooth earthy bitterness with delicate herbal and floral aromatics from Fuggles, Northern Brewer and Tettnang hops layered through the boil. A clean English ale yeast leaves subtle esters and a rounded mouthfeel. 5.0% ABV, 25 IBU – restrained and balanced rather than sweet.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
earthyherbalnoble hop
earthy
herbal
noble hop
bready
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with soft biscuit and bread crust notes from pale Malz, grounded in subtle caramel warmth.
also:floral,caramel
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo Best Bitter

◎ Appearance

Medium amber, clear and bright with excellent translucency. A creamy ivory head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, befitting the beer's restrained character.

amber, clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft biscuit and bread crust notes from pale Malz, grounded in subtle caramel warmth. Fuggles, Northern Brewer, and Tettnang hops layer delicate herbal and floral aromatics—earthy and noble without assertiveness. A whisper of clean ester from the English ale yeast completes the balance.

biscuit, bread crustnoble hopsgentle caramel

◐ Taste

The palate delivers soft malt sweetness and bready character upfront, followed by smooth earthy bitterness that develops without harshness. Herbal and floral hop notes weave throughout the mid-palate, providing dimension and restraint. The finish trails into dry spice, leaving the mouth clean and rounded.

earthy bitternessherbal, floral hopsbready malt

◑ Finish

Medium-length, dry finish with lingering herbal spice and a subtle mineral dryness. The aftertaste is clean and crisp, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry, herbalclean
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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