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Funk 'n Soul

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Fruity with a light bitterness, honey-coloured and aromatic, built around Calypso hops at just 3.4%. Funk 'n Soul is one of four seasonal beers from Otter that celebrate beer and music while supporting the arts, which suits a brewery that backs sport, theatre and the arts in its region. A light, fruity pint released as a seasonal.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoneyhoppy
fruity
honey
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting stone fruit and citrus notes characteristic of Calypso hops, layered with soft honey undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Funk 'n Soul

◎ Appearance

Funk 'n Soul presents a bright, honey-gold hue that catches the light with clarity and clarity. The head forms quickly and holds with modest persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, appropriate to the beer's refreshing intent.

honey-goldclear and brightfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting stone fruit and citrus notes characteristic of Calypso hops, layered with soft honey undertones. A light herbal edge underpins the composition, while the malt base remains gracefully subtle, allowing the hop aromatics to lead. No phenolic or yeast-driven character competes for attention.

stone fruitcitrus and herbsfloral honeyclean hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is light and fruit-forward, with the Calypso hops delivering a gentle citrus sweetness that melds seamlessly with honeyed malt notes. The mid-palate maintains balance—neither heavy nor austere—before a restrained bitterness emerges late, providing structure without harshness. Clean fermentation keeps the palate crisp and approachable throughout.

soft fruit sweetnessgentle bitternesshoneyed maltclean and crisp

◑ Finish

The finish fades cleanly with lingering citrus and a whisper of herbal bitterness that does not overstay. A refreshing, dry conclusion leaves minimal residual sweetness.

dry and cleancitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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