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Back Yam

Jennings Brewery
United Kingdom·Golden Ale
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Biscuity malt with hints of spice and dried fruit, soft bitterness and a fruity hop character over a full, sweet maltiness. Back Yam is an easy-drinking golden ale of 4.0 %, brewed with Maris Otter pale and oat malts, a dash of crystal malt and Fuggles hops. In Cumbrian dialect it means back home, celebrating the return of brewing to Cockermouth and Jennings' independence in 2025.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfruitydark fruit
malty
fruity
dark fruit
spicy
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with warm, biscuity malt notes supported by subtle spice and hints of dried stone fruit.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Back Yam

◎ Appearance

Back Yam presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is gentle and even, creating stable lacing down the glass as you drink. The overall impression is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted golden ale.

bright goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm, biscuity malt notes supported by subtle spice and hints of dried stone fruit. Fuggles hops contribute a gentle herbal and floral character without overwhelming the malt foundation. The aromatic profile remains soft and approachable, with no harsh edges.

biscuity maltdried fruit notesgentle spicesubtle floral hop

◐ Taste

The palate is dominated by full, sweet maltiness from Maris Otter and oat malts, with a breadlike character that carries through mid-palate. The Fuggles hops deliver a fruity, soft bitterness that balances rather than dominates, while a whisper of spice emerges alongside stone fruit flavors. The mouthfeel is smooth and easy-drinking despite the substantial malt presence.

malty sweetnessbread charactersoft bitternessfruity hop balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with the malt sweetness gradually receding to leave a light fruity and herbal aftertaste. A gentle dryness emerges without becoming astringent, inviting another sip.

clean fademedium lengthlightly dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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