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Witch Otter

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Witch Otter is Otter's autumn seasonal, poured on cask and draught from late September into November. The brewery itself asks on social media whether anyone has spotted it on the bar yet, a sign of how much of a seasonal ritual it has become. The pint drinks sweet and malty, easy enough to keep going. The name has been around since at least 2011, so this is a returning beer rather than a one-off.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
maltycaramel
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with sweet biscuit and toffee notes from well-kilned malt, underpinned by subtle caramel and a light floral hop character that remains restrained.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Witch Otter

◎ Appearance

Witch Otter presents a warm amber-bronze hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual presence without aggressive bubble activity. The color deepens slightly toward the rim, reflecting the gentle caramel malt base.

amber-bronzeclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with sweet biscuit and toffee notes from well-kilned malt, underpinned by subtle caramel and a light floral hop character that remains restrained. There is no aggressive bittering aroma; instead, the composition centers on the warmth of baked grain and a whisper of honey-like sweetness. The overall impression is inviting and rounded, without sharp edges.

biscuittoffeecaramelfloral hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pronounced malty sweetness that carries notes of toasted grain, caramel, and a subtle honey finish. Bitterness is mild and balanced at 28 IBU, arriving late and finishing cleanly without dominating the malt-forward profile. The body is full and smooth-drinking, with a velvety texture that makes each sip effortless.

sweet malttoasted grainmild bitternesssmooth-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is gently drying with lingering malt sweetness and a soft caramel note that fades gracefully. A light, clean aftertaste remains without harshness, inviting another pour.

malt-sweetcleanlingering caramel
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
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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