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Legend is the amber session bitter of the Nottingham Brewery range, one of its established regular beers and sold as cask ale. Malt leads from the first sip, full-flavoured and lightly sweet, before hops take over in a lively finish with a touch of bitterness. At 4% it sits in classic session territory: a traditional English bitter that relies on the interplay of grain and hop rather than on strength.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber14
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and biscuit sweetness, the foundation of the beer's malty character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Legend

◎ Appearance

Legend presents a deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lacework. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, speaking to careful conditioning rather than aggressive fizz. Light transmission reveals the beer's true mahogany depth without any haze.

deep amberclearpersistent lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and biscuit sweetness, the foundation of the beer's malty character. Subtle noble hop aromatics emerge underneath—restrained and herbal rather than assertive—while a light toast note rounds the profile without harshness. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, neither aggressive nor timid.

caramel maltbiscuitnoble hopstoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate delivers genuine malt structure: caramel sweetness and breadiness anchor the entry, while a measured bitterness builds through the mid-palate without overwhelming. The 40 IBU sits comfortably within the ESB framework—enough to provide tension and clarity, not enough to dominate. Flavours remain clean and crisp, with a satisfying smoothness that rewards deliberate sipping.

malt-forwardbalanced bitternesscrispsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with the bitterness persisting cleanly without astringency. A faint malt sweetness lingers in the background, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishmoderate lengthclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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