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"We first brewed this to commemorate 100 years since Wallace Hartley's band played their last waltz on board the sinking Titanic. It soon became a regular in our range owing to its complex yet easy drinking and moreish nature." A tribute to Southampton's most poignant maritime moment.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
fruity
hoppy
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced caramel and toasted Malz notes, grounded and inviting without excess sweetness.
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Last Waltz

◎ Appearance

Last Waltz presents a warm amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that supports the beer's approachable character. Light passes through cleanly, revealing the beer's true copper-amber tone.

warm amberpersistent head lacingbright claritymoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced caramel and toasted Malz notes, grounded and inviting without excess sweetness. A subtle hop character emerges beneath—earthy and restrained—while clean fermentation allows a delicate fruity note to surface in the background. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, with no sharp or aggressive edges.

caramel Malztoasted grainsubtle noble hopclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with caramel and malty sweetness establishing themselves without cloying the palate. Mid-palate develops a gentle hoppy bitterness and subtle fruity undertones that provide structure and prevent flatness. The finish remains clean and crisp, with lingering toasted grain character and a measured bitterness that invites the next sip.

caramel sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth malt bodysubtle fruit esters

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with bitterness fading gracefully into a warm, toasted grain aftertaste. The beer's drinkability shines here—the conclusion is inviting rather than demanding, leaving a pleasant dryness on the palate.

dry finishtoasted aftertastelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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What is a American Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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