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Peculier Assassin

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Dark cherry and treacle toffee, lifted by mango, apricot and citrus, over velvety roasted malts and caramel sweetness, closing on a resinous hop bitterness. Side fact: a limited collaboration between Theakston and Rooster's that sets Old Peculier next to Baby-Faced Assassin. It pours deep ruby-brown, and it is certified gluten free.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinousroastedcaramel
resinous
roasted
caramel
dark fruit
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with dark cherry and treacle toffee, grounded by earthy roasted malt character.
also:malty,nutty,bready
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peculier Assassin

◎ Appearance

Pours deep ruby-brown with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The colour sits at the darker end of the brown ale spectrum, suggesting substantial roasted malt contribution. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting a creamy visual presence.

deep ruby-brownclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark cherry and treacle toffee, grounded by earthy roasted malt character. A bright secondary layer of mango, apricot and citrus cuts through the sweetness, adding lift and freshness to the bouquet. Subtle nuttiness and a hint of biscuity maltiness round out the aromatic profile.

dark cherrytreacle toffeetropical fruitroasted malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full and velvety, delivering caramel sweetness backed by substantial roasted malt. The mid-palate evolves with tropical stone fruit notes alongside a dry, resinous hop bitterness that builds gradually. Finishes dry with lingering resinous bitterness and a touch of nutty complexity that balances the initial sweetness.

velvety caramelroasted maltresinous hopsbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a persistent, resinous hop bitterness that dries the palate cleanly. The aftertaste carries echoes of dark fruit and subtle roasted character without heaviness.

resinous bitternessdry finish
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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