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Excalibeer

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Toffee and blackcurrant on the nose, grapefruit and caramel on the palate, all in a copper-red body: Excalibeer is a red ale at 4.3 %. The brewery dresses it in legend, a beer forged in myth and wrapped in mist and Celtic fire, and it currently gets pride of place on the brewery's homepage as part of the real ale range.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
carameldark fruitcitrusy
caramel
dark fruit
citrusy
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with toffee sweetness and dark fruit notes, particularly blackcurrant, which sit comfortably in the amber malt foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Excalibeer

◎ Appearance

Excalibeer presents a clear copper-red body with substantial brightness. The head forms with modest retention, displaying fine Schaumkleiden along the glass as it recedes. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

copper-redclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toffee sweetness and dark fruit notes, particularly blackcurrant, which sit comfortably in the amber malt foundation. Noble hops provide a gentle, restrained backdrop without aggressive florality. The overall impression is inviting rather than complex, with the malt clearly directing the aromatics.

toffee, malt-forwardblackcurrantsubtle noble hop

◐ Taste

Entry brings caramel and grapefruit in balanced interplay, with the citrus providing welcome counterpoint to the malt's inherent sweetness. Mid-palate develops a smooth, medium body that feels clean and approachable at 4.3 % ABV. Bitterness remains gentle at 28 IBU, finishing dry without harshness.

caramel, grapefruitbalanced sweetnesslight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively brief, with lingering malt sweetness and a dry mineral edge. The amber character fades cleanly without cloying aftertaste.

drymalt echo
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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