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Fugglestone

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A darker copper ale with a full, slightly sweet, malty palate and a fresh, spicy citrus hoppiness running underneath, brewed with English hops. It is the copper-coloured one in a range the brewery says is famous for hoppy golden beers. 4% ABV, made with malted barley and malted wheat, and available all year in cask and polypin.

ABV
4%
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
maltyhoppycitrusy
malty
hoppy
citrusy
spicy hop
caramel
Aroma
English hops deliver a brisk, spicy-citrus character to the nose, with grapefruit and pepper notes rising above a malty foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fugglestone

◎ Appearance

A copper-hued ale of medium depth, displaying clarity with a warm amber-brown tone. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, while carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

copper, medium claritypersistent headwarm amber-brown

◌ Aroma

English hops deliver a brisk, spicy-citrus character to the nose, with grapefruit and pepper notes rising above a malty foundation. Toasted grain and subtle caramel undertones provide roundness without dominating, creating a balanced and refreshing aromatic profile.

spicy citrus hopsEnglish Edelhopfen charactertoasted grain base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, slightly sweet malty richness supported by wheat and barley, moving into a mid-palate of caramel and biscuit notes. Fresh spicy-hop bitterness weaves through cleanly, with citrus edges keeping the beer lively and never cloying, while the 28 IBU provides structure without harshness.

full-bodied, sweet maltcitrus-spice balanceclean, refreshing finish

◑ Finish

The finish fades with moderate length, leaving a pleasant drying sensation from the hops and a faint caramel sweetness on the palate. The aftertaste remains smooth and dry, inviting another sip.

moderate dryingsmooth aftertaste
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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