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Supreme is the strong ale of the Nottingham Brewery range: at 5.2% it stands clearly above the session bitters and pale ales it is listed alongside. It is light in colour and drinks easily for that strength. The hopping is held in balance instead of being pushed forward, and the finish stays gently hoppy. It is brewed regularly and served as cask ale.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose reveals a balanced malt base with subtle grainy sweetness, underpinned by restrained noble hop character that avoids aggressive assertiveness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Supreme

◎ Appearance

Supreme presents a light golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout.

light goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a balanced malt base with subtle grainy sweetness, underpinned by restrained noble hop character that avoids aggressive assertiveness. A faint herbal and floral note emerges on closer inspection, suggesting careful hop selection rather than dominance.

grainy Malz sweetnessherbal Edelhopfenrestrained floral notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, moderately full malt presence that drinks lighter than its 5.2% ABV suggests. Bitterness remains gentle throughout, integrated rather than confrontational, allowing the malt character and hop balance to define the mid-palate without sharp edges.

full-bodied for strengthgentle bitternessmalt-forward balance

◑ Finish

The finish trails off with a soft, lingering hoppy note that persists without aggression. The aftertaste remains gently bitter and slightly dry, inviting another sip.

soft hoppy dryinglingering finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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