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Cocker Hoop

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Crisp and refreshing, with soft floral citrus aromas and a subtle, spicy bitterness behind a distinctive hoppy character. Cocker Hoop is a pale golden ale of 4.6 %, brewed with Maris Otter, wheat and oat malts for its crisp colour and deep head, and hopped with Goldings, UK Cascade and Celeia. The name goes back to cock-a-hoop, taking the cock from a barrel and placing it on the hoop, and nods to the River Cocker.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
hoppyfloralcitrusy
hoppy
floral
citrusy
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
Soft floral notes dominate the nose, layered with gentle citrus character from the Goldings and UK Cascade hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cocker Hoop

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a distinctive deep, persistent head. The bright color derives from the blend of Maris Otter, wheat, and oat malts, while fine carbonation supports steady lacing against the glass.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Soft floral notes dominate the nose, layered with gentle citrus character from the Goldings and UK Cascade hops. A delicate spicy undertone emerges beneath, while the wheat and oat contribution provides a light, clean background without heavy grain.

soft floralcitrus notesspicy undertoneclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a hoppy character that remains balanced rather than aggressive. Mid-palate reveals subtle malty sweetness before a restrained, spicy bitterness emerges, carried through by the Celeia hop. The finish stays dry and clean, maintaining hop definition without astringency.

crisp entrybalanced hopspicy bitterdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, with lingering floral and spicy notes that fade cleanly. No heavy residue remains; instead, a light, refreshing quality persists.

clean aftertasterefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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