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Tetley's Smooth Flow

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Tetley's Smooth Flow is a very smooth ale of 3.6 %. Its full-bodied flavour is nutty and roasted, with a creamy caramel bittersweetness and a pleasant hoppiness alongside. It closes on a soft caramel finish.

ABV
3.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttycaramelroasted
nutty
caramel
roasted
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm, roasted malt notes underpinned by a subtle nuttiness.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tetley's Smooth Flow

◎ Appearance

Tetley's Smooth Flow presents a deep amber to copper hue, characteristic of the Ordinary Bitter style. The beer displays good clarity with a modest, persistent head that leaves soft lacing on the glass. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, supporting a creamy mouthfeel without aggressive effervescence.

deep amberclearsoft head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm, roasted malt notes underpinned by a subtle nuttiness. Noble hop character emerges gently behind, contributing a restrained herbal and earthy quality. A faint caramel sweetness rounds out the aromatic profile, inviting without overwhelming.

roasted maltnuttynoble hopscaramel

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied, with roasted and toasted malt flavors establishing the foundation. The mid-palate reveals creamy caramel alongside a controlled bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than asserting dominance. Hoppiness appears as a pleasant counterpoint, balancing the malt sweetness without sharp edges.

full-bodiedroasted maltcaramel sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and gentle, trailing soft caramel notes with a lingering hint of roasted grain. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a warm and approachable aftertaste.

soft caramelgentle finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
75
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 Ordinary Bitter

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What is a Ordinary Bitter?

Ordinary Bitter is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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