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Brick By Brick

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Caramel malt and toffee lay the foundation, citrus gives way to marmalade and herbal notes, and the finish comes round and full. The name is the recipe's picture: flavour built up layer by layer, brick by brick. Ariana, Calista and Mandarina Bavaria are the hops. Brick By Brick is a 4.8% red ale from the Specials, made with barley and wheat, and vegan.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelherbalmalty
caramel
herbal
malty
citrusy
orange
Aroma
Warm caramel and toffee notes lead the nose, underpinned by soft toasted grain.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brick By Brick

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The color reflects the caramel malt foundation, while steady carbonation maintains a ring of lacing down the glass.

copper-redclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Warm caramel and toffee notes lead the nose, underpinned by soft toasted grain. Citrus and marmalade aromatics from the Ariana, Calista, and Mandarina Bavaria hops emerge in the mid-register, with gentle herbal undertones rounding out the bouquet.

caramel, toffeecitrus, marmaladeherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and candied malt character, building complexity through citrus zest and subtle bitter herbal notes. The 28 IBU provide restrained structure without dominating, allowing the layered malt profile to shine through to the finish.

malt-forwardcitrus, herbalbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is round and full-bodied, with caramel and toffee lingering gently alongside a dry herbal note. A clean aftertaste carries the beer to a satisfying, medium-length conclusion.

full-bodieddry herbal
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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About Red Ale

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