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Pride of Pendle

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A light amber ale in which biscuit malt, a floral hop aroma and stone fruit notes meet a sustained bitterness and a dry taste. Progress and Willamette hops sit over Maris Otter, crystal, pale ale and wheat malts. 4.1%, on cask. Moorhouse's has brewed in Burnley since 1865.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2004
International Brewing Awards
Beer, International Cask Conditioned Ale Competition, Class 2 (3.9-4.5% ABV)
Bronze · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North West)
Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%)
★Gold — International Brewing Awards (Beer, International Cask Conditioned Ale Competition, Class 2 (3.9-4.5% ABV))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North West) (Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralbreadymalty
floral
bready
malty
dark fruit
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate floral notes from Progress and Willamette hops, complemented by warm biscuit malt character and hints of stone fruit.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pride of Pendle

◎ Appearance

A clear, light amber pour with a fine golden-bronze hue. The head builds moderately and settles into a thin, persistent collar with visible lacing on the glass. Carbonation is gentle and sustained, lending a soft sparkle to the body.

light amberclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate floral notes from Progress and Willamette hops, complemented by warm biscuit malt character and hints of stone fruit. A subtle herbal edge underlies the composition without dominating, creating an inviting and balanced first impression.

floral hopsbiscuit maltstone fruitherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with prominent biscuit and breadiness from the Maris Otter and pale ale malts. The mid-palate develops a sustained, refined bitterness with dark fruit undertones and a drying mineral quality that builds toward the swallow. The wheat malt adds a touch of caramel sweetness, kept in check by the crisp, dry backbone.

biscuitdrysustained bitternessmalty

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly alongside a fading bread note. The aftertaste remains dry and slightly mineral, inviting another sip.

dry finishmineralmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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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About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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