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Greedy Goose

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Greedy Goose pours a dark copper red, the richer end of the amber spectrum. The aroma opens with rounded fruit — blackcurrant and soft stone fruit, layered with a subtle nuttiness. On the palate it's full-flavoured, rich and dry at once, without heaviness. The nutty backbone holds the fruit in balance and carries blackcurrant and dark fruit into a clean, dry finish. A beer for the evening, when a session ale is too little and a winter warmer too much.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
fruitydark fruitnutty
fruity
dark fruit
nutty
berry
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with rounded fruit character—blackcurrant and soft stone fruit notes lead, underpinned by a subtle nuttiness that grounds the composition.
also:malty
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Greedy Goose

◎ Appearance

Greedy Goose presents a dark copper-red hue, occupying the richer end of the amber spectrum. The beer displays excellent clarity with a well-formed head that shows strong lacing, indicating good malt structure and proper carbonation levels.

dark copperclearlacing retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rounded fruit character—blackcurrant and soft stone fruit notes lead, underpinned by a subtle nuttiness that grounds the composition. A gentle malty warmth supports the fruit without introducing heaviness or sharp hop aggression.

blackcurrantstone fruitsubtle nuttymalty

◐ Taste

Full-flavoured and rich on entry, the palate balances fruit and dryness without becoming heavy. The nutty backbone anchors dark fruit and blackcurrant notes through the mid-palate, while a moderate hop presence adds definition. The beer finishes clean and dry, with lingering fruit and nut character.

dark fruit complexitydrybalancedhoppy moderate

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with persistent blackcurrant and subtle nuttiness. The aftertaste is lean without astringency, fading gradually and inviting another sip.

drycleanpersistent fruit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
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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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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