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Saltaire Best

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A traditional best bitter that sits above Titus in strength and body, brewed entirely with British ingredients. Wheat and crystal malt plus roasted barley make up the grist; Admiral, Challenger and Goldings provide the hopping. It pours a crystal-clear chestnut brown. The aroma is fruity and slightly nutty with a marmalade note. On the palate a rich malty backbone carries spicy, lightly roasted flavours, balanced by orange-like hop fruit and a subtle sweet spice. Mainly a cask beer, occasionally found in bottle.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfruityspicy
malty
fruity
spicy
roasted
orange
nutty
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe stone fruit and a subtle nuttiness that grounds the profile.
also:caramel
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saltaire Best

◎ Appearance

A crystal-clear chestnut brown that catches light with transparency and depth. The head settles to a thin, persistent collar with good lacing retention along the glass walls. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a composed, refined presentation typical of a cask-conditioned bitter.

chestnut browncrystal-clearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruit and a subtle nuttiness that grounds the profile. Marmalade notes emerge clearly, suggesting a balance of caramel sweetness with candied citrus. A restrained spice thread and faint roasted undertone complete the aromatic picture without overwhelming the senses.

fruity, nuttymarmalade, orange zestsubtle roast

◐ Taste

Entry delivers a rich, malty backbone with spicy, lightly roasted grain character. The mid-palate unfolds with gentle biscuit warmth and a delicate sweet spice that sits comfortably beneath the alcohol. Hop fruit emerges as orange-like citrus notes, providing brightness without sharp bitterness; residual bitterness is restrained at 28 IBU, allowing malt and spice to lead.

malty backbonespiced grainorange hop fruitbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with spice and malt notes fading gradually into a soft, slightly sweet aftertaste. A gentle hop dryness persists without astringency, inviting another sip.

dry, lingeringspiced aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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