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Old Master Hen

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Old Master Hen is a strong ale of 7.0% released as a limited edition in yearly vintages. In the 2025 vintage a selected hop blend brings hints of spice and citrus fruit, set against toffee and malt. The release before it leaned towards caramel sweetness with blackcurrant and berry fruit.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
dark fruitberryspicy
dark fruit
berry
spicy
citrusy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The 2025 vintage opens with a spice-forward profile, where selected hops deliver subtle citrus notes layered beneath warm grain character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Old Master Hen

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with good clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that clings to the glass with persistence. The body shows an inviting richness of color typical of strong ales, with moderate carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the liquid.

deep amberpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The 2025 vintage opens with a spice-forward profile, where selected hops deliver subtle citrus notes layered beneath warm grain character. Toffee and sweet malt form the foundation, creating a nose that balances herbal-spiced complexity with candied depth.

spice and citrustoffee and maltwarm grain sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with toffee and caramel notes building quickly across the mid-palate. The hop blend introduces a gentle spiced bitterness and citrus zest that cuts through the sweetness without overwhelming; at 35 IBU the bitterness remains restrained and integrated.

toffee-forward palateintegrated bitternesscitrus spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering toffee and malt sweetness fading into a subtle herbal and citrus dryness. The 7% ABV sits lightly, allowing the flavors to resolve without harshness.

clean finishmalt sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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