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3 Witches

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The brewery's Halloween beer, first brewed in 2005 and released each October. It pours amber and smells of orange, with soft fruit notes from the American hops Amarillo, Cascade and Willamette. Dark crystal malt gives a grainy, lightly caramelised background, and the beer ends dry and fruity rather than sweet. Strength is 4.4 %.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
orangefruitymalty
orange
fruity
malty
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with bright orange citrus notes, characteristic of the Amarillo hop contribution.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 3 Witches

◎ Appearance

This beer presents a clear amber hue with good brilliance. The head is compact and persistent, clinging to the glass with steady lacing as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual profile.

amber, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright orange citrus notes, characteristic of the Amarillo hop contribution. Soft stone fruit esters linger beneath, while the dark crystal malt foundation adds a subtle grainy sweetness and hints of toffee without overwhelming the composition.

orange citrusstone fruitgrainy caramel malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with moderate sweetness from the crystal malt base, delivering earthy grain character and a light caramel undertone. American hop varieties introduce fruity complexity throughout the mid-palate, while moderate bitterness emerges cleanly in the finish without harsh edges.

caramelised maltAmerican hop fruitmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The beer concludes dry and refreshing, with the fruity hop character lingering through the aftertaste. Sweetness recedes gracefully, leaving a clean, slightly spicy finish.

dry, fruityclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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

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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.

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