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Tally Ho! Ho! Ho!

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Complex and deep, with fruit-cake flavours that develop further as the ale matures. This 5.5% winter seasonal starts as Tally Ho!, the first brewed in the 1940s, and once in cask it rests for an extra month in the old cellars at the brewery, with two extra Ho!s added for good measure.

ABV
5.5%
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
fruitydark fruitmalty
fruity
dark fruit
malty
spicy
caramel
Aroma
Rich and warming bouquet dominated by dried fruit—raisin, fig, and candied orange—with underlying tones of caramel Malz.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tally Ho! Ho! Ho!

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a persistent, creamy head. The beer displays fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink, indicating good foam stability and body. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to the overall sense of substance.

deep ambercreamy headexcellent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Rich and warming bouquet dominated by dried fruit—raisin, fig, and candied orange—with underlying tones of caramel Malz. Gentle spice notes emerge, suggesting warming spices without aggression, while a subtle earthy quality grounds the composition. The nose develops complexity as it warms, revealing hints of molasses and dark toffee.

dried fruitcaramel Malzwarming spicemolasses undertone

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with pronounced dark fruit character balanced by malty sweetness and subtle caramel. The mid-palate is full-bodied and slightly viscous, with dark berry and fruit-cake layers unfolding gradually. Bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing the malt and fruit complexity to lead while providing subtle structural support.

dark fruit forwardmalty sweetnessfull bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Warming and lingering, with dark fruit and spice notes persisting into the aftertaste. The finish is clean without harshness, leaving a pleasant malty sweetness that invites another sip.

warming spicelingering dark fruitmalty aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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