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Jack Black Butcher Block

Jack Black Brewing Company
South Africa·Golden Ale
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Deep-golden ale, balanced malt and hops. Bready and caramel-tinged with a light floral hop lift and 35 IBU that stays in the background. Named after the brewery's original meat-shop premises.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppybreadymalty
hoppy
bready
malty
floral
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with soft bready and caramel notes from the Malz, followed by a light floral hop lift that remains restrained and refined.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jack Black Butcher Block

◎ Appearance

Deep golden color with bright clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer presents a lively carbonation with steady bubbles rising through the liquid. The warm amber tone suggests substantial Malz character without any haze or cloudiness.

deep goldenclearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft bready and caramel notes from the Malz, followed by a light floral hop lift that remains restrained and refined. Gentle noble hop characteristics emerge without any aggressive herbaceous character. The overall aromatic profile is approachable and balanced, inviting without overwhelming.

bready Malzsoft caramellight floral hopsnoble character

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and clean with subtle bready and Malz sweetness establishing the foundation. The mid-palate remains crisp and balanced, with the 35 IBU bitterness sitting quietly in the background rather than dominating. A light floral hop character adds complexity without breaking the beer's inherent smoothness.

smooth entrybalanced bitternesscrisp palatemalty foundation

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering Malz character that fades smoothly. No harshness or astringency remains, leaving a refreshing impression that invites another sip.

clean dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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