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Two Hoots

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A citrus aroma with fruity, floral touches leads to a zesty, fruity palate and delicate fruit character, smooth on the tongue. Two Hoots is a golden cask ale at 4.2% ABV, brewed with pale ale and lager malts and a generous helping of Cascade whole hops. It won bronze in the English-style golden ale class at the 2011 European Beer Star.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter34 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2011
European Beer Star
English-Style Golden Ale (Summer Ale)
★Bronze — European Beer Star (English-Style Golden Ale (Summer Ale))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyhoppy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
floral
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes underpinned by a delicate floral character typical of Cascade hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Two Hoots

◎ Appearance

Two Hoots presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is lively but restrained, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintains good foam retention throughout the tasting.

bright goldenclearpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes underpinned by a delicate floral character typical of Cascade hops. Supporting aromas of orchard fruit and subtle pale ale Malz provide a balanced, inviting bouquet that remains fresh and clean without any harsh or earthy overtones.

citrus-forwardfloral hopsbright fruit

◐ Taste

The palate strikes an elegant balance between zesty fruit character and measured hop bitterness. A gentle malty sweetness grounds the middle, while the Cascade hops deliver crisp citrus and subtle fruitiness that develops across the tongue. The finish is remarkably smooth, with clean attenuation and no astringent edge.

fruity and hoppybalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades gently with lingering citrus and a whisper of hop resin, leaving the palate refreshed and clean. Medium length and dry, it invites another sip without fatigue.

clean dry finishcitrus echo
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
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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About Golden Ale

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