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Never Known Fog Like It

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The flagship of the brewery, on the range since 2017 and brewed as a New England-style pale ale with Chinook, Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe. It pours an opaque, murky yellow under a white head. Tasters describe citrus, mango, papaya and guava on the nose, with pineapple and grapefruit following on the palate and a faint resinous, spruce-like edge. The body is soft and juicy, the bitterness stays moderate to low, and the finish turns dry. It is unfiltered and unfined and runs on permanent lines in bars around Chorley and Bolton.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyjuicytropical
citrusy
juicy
tropical
resinous
piney
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes of mango, papaya and guava, layered with fresh citrus.
also:hoppy
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Never Known Fog Like It

◎ Appearance

Pours an opaque, murky yellow that obscures the glass, characteristic of the New England style. A substantial white head sits atop, displaying good initial retention and delicate lacing around the glass as it settles. The haze stems from unfiltered, unfined brewing, creating a distinctly cloudy presentation.

opaque yellowwhite headunfiltered, unfined

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes of mango, papaya and guava, layered with fresh citrus. Pineapple emerges alongside grapefruit zest, while a subtle resinous, spruce-like character adds complexity and a whisper of herbal edge. The aromatic profile reflects the interplay of Chinook, Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hop varieties.

tropical fruitcitrus, grapefruitresinous, spruce-like

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and juicy, with pineapple and grapefruit flavours developing clearly across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains moderate to low, never aggressive, allowing the hop-derived fruit character to dominate without overshadowing the underlying Malz structure. The body feels rounded and approachable, supported by the 5.2% ABV.

juicy bodypineapple, grapefruitmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry, shedding the initial juiciness and leaving a clean, crisp conclusion on the palate. Aftertaste remains relatively short, with lingering citrus notes and a faint herbal dryness.

dry finishclean, short aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
73
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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What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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