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Red Fox

Fuller's Griffin Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Red Ale · One of 16 Red Ales in hopIQ

Red Fox is a seasonal red ale that Fuller's first brewed in autumn 1999 and brings back each autumn. The grist combines Pale Ale, Crystal and Chocolate malt with pinhead and golden naked oats, hopped with Challenger. It pours a tawny red under a lasting off-white head, with a little yeast and forest fruit on the nose. Biscuit, caramel and toasted oats carry the palate, and the finish brings a tang of blackberry, toast and marmalade.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Red Ale.
Malt character
toasty
caramel
malty
chocolate
Distinctive notes
berry
dark fruit
Hop character
orange
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Fox

◎ Appearance

Red Fox pours a tawny red, catching the light with warm amber undertones. A lasting off-white head crowns the glass, settling into fine lacing that clings to the walls. The beer shows light cloudiness from suspended yeast, lending a soft, approachable character to its presentation.

tawny redlasting headlight haze

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with subtle forest fruit notes, slightly earthy and grounded. Biscuit and caramel malts form the aromatic foundation, with a gentle toasted grain backdrop. A whisper of yeast contributes roundness without dominating the more delicate fruit and malt character.

forest fruitbiscuit maltcaramel sweetnesstoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and malty, with biscuit and caramel notes building through the mid-section. Toasted oats add texture and a subtle dryness, while the modest 28 IBU keep bitterness restrained and integrated. The malt sweetness remains the dominant voice throughout, balanced rather than cloying.

malty entrybiscuitoat texturerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish brings a welcome tang of blackberry and marmalade, cutting through the malt sweetness with subtle fruit acidity. Toast notes linger dryly, extending the aftertaste with a clean, slightly peppery fade.

blackberry tangmarmaladedry toast
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Red Fox

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Red Fox

About Red Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red Ale?

Red Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Red Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same toasty, caramel, berry character as Red Fox will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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