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A 4.3% best bitter built on heritage Chevallier, Crystal, Munich and Amber malts plus torrefied wheat, giving crunchy biscuit and sweet marmalade in a clear, rich amber hue. Whole leaf Bullion, East Kent Goldings and UK Cascade run a strong bitter line through it, with blackberry, honey and a clean pine aroma. Caramel and red berries show on the nose, followed by brown sugar, caramel and a light bitterness.

ABV
4.3%
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
caramelmaltypiney
caramel
malty
piney
bready
berry
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with bright caramel and red berry notes, followed by a pronounced honey character and clean pine from the Cascade and Goldings.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Seasons Reverse

◎ Appearance

Clear, rich amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head. The beer presents a warm, burnished copper tone that catches light with an inviting glow. Head retention is firm, laying down a fine network of lacing along the glass.

clear amberdense headburnished copper

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright caramel and red berry notes, followed by a pronounced honey character and clean pine from the Cascade and Goldings. Blackberry and subtle marmalade undertones emerge, supported by gentle toasted grain. The aromatic profile is well-balanced, with the Edelhopfen running a defined line without overwhelming the malt complexity.

honey, pinered berriescaramel maltclean citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with pronounced brown sugar and caramel notes developing across the mid-palate. Crunchy biscuit character from the Chevallier and torrefied wheat adds textural interest, while blackberry and honey flavors weave through. A restrained, pleasantly dry bitterness (28 IBU) provides structure without harshness, finishing with a light piney snap.

brown sugar, caramelbiscuit, grainberry, honeydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with residual caramel and a whisper of blackberry fading gracefully. A subtle drying bitterness lingers, leaving the palate refreshed rather than taxed.

clean, drymoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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