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A light amber best bitter built on 100% Maris Otter: a rich malt backbone with notes of digestive biscuit, subtle toast and a hint of nuttiness, and a gentle hop bitterness that lets the malt lead. Fuggles and Willamette hops with torrified wheat, 3.9%, on cask and brewed all year. It began as a small batch in June 2025.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
maltybreadytoasty
malty
bready
toasty
nutty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with digestive biscuit and soft malt sweetness, grounded in the 100% Maris Otter character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Biscuit

◎ Appearance

Light amber in color with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in thin rings. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, presenting a clean, inviting visual character typical of cask-conditioned ales.

light amberclearpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with digestive biscuit and soft malt sweetness, grounded in the 100% Maris Otter character. Subtle toasted grain and a faint nutty undertone emerge as the beer warms, while Fuggles and Willamette hops contribute a gentle, herbal restraint without dominating.

digestive biscuitmalty sweetnesssubtle toastgentle herbal notes

◐ Taste

Malt is the driving force on the palate: rich biscuit and bread notes unfold across the mid-palate, with a hint of nuttiness and light caramel adding depth. The hop bitterness arrives as a measured, clean counterpoint—28 IBU—allowing the malt's structure to remain front and center throughout. Smooth and approachable, without harsh edges.

biscuit-forwardtoasty grainbalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

Clean and brief, with the biscuit and toast notes fading evenly. A gentle lingering dryness leaves the palate refreshed, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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