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A contemporary session bitter in rich amber, with tangy pink grapefruit and pine on the nose, and dried fruit and sweet caramel malt in the flavour. Cascade, Comet and Idaho 7 hops sit over amber, crystal, pale ale and wheat malts. A donation from each sale goes to a partner working to cut the stigma around mental health. 3.8%, in a 500ml bottle.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop 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
citrusypineycaramel
citrusy
piney
caramel
hoppy
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with tangy citrus—distinctly pink grapefruit—alongside resinous pine notes from the Cascade and Idaho 7 hops.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ask Twice

◎ Appearance

A clear, bright amber hue with excellent transparency. The head is dense and persistent, forming fine lacing on the glass with each sip. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness without aggression.

bright amberpersistent headclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tangy citrus—distinctly pink grapefruit—alongside resinous pine notes from the Cascade and Idaho 7 hops. Beneath this hoppy character sits a warm backdrop of dried fruit and sweet caramel from the amber and crystal malts, creating an inviting aromatic balance.

pink grapefruitresinous pinedried fruitcaramel malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with citrus and pine, mirrored from the aroma, building into a malt-forward mid-palate where caramel sweetness and dried fruit notes bloom. Bitterness emerges cleanly at 28 IBU, offering restraint and definition rather than intensity, allowing the malt foundation to remain prominent throughout.

citrus forwardcaramel sweetnessclean bitternessmalt-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with lingering pine and grapefruit notes fading into a subtle malt residue. A refreshing quality persists, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dry finishhoppy aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
72
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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