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Randalls Patois

Randalls Brewery
Guernsey·English Bitter
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Guernsey's most beloved local bitter — "Patois" named after the Norman-French dialect still spoken by older Guernsey islanders. A traditional English bitter with balanced malt and hop character. Found in Guernsey pubs from St Peter Port to St Sampson.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppybready
clean
hoppy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose presents a balanced interplay of noble hop character and warm malt sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Randalls Patois

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a resilient white head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a gentle effervescence characteristic of a well-conditioned English bitter.

pale goldclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a balanced interplay of noble hop character and warm malt sweetness. Earthy and herbal notes from the hops blend harmoniously with subtle bready undertones, creating an inviting and approachable profile without aggressive hop assertion.

herbal hopsbready maltearthybalanced

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malt-forward, with a bready middle palate that provides substance and body. A measured bitterness develops mid-palate without overpowering, finishing with a dry, crisp conclusion that leaves the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

malt-drivenrestrained bitternesscleandry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, with lingering dryness and a subtle hoppy aftertaste. The bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a refreshing sensation suited to sessioning.

drycrispshort finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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