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Clear dark amber, built on Maris Otter with aromatic and dark roast crystal malt for colour and depth. The malt runs to biscuit, toffee and a little dried fruit; East Kent Goldings brings the expected herbal, earthy edge while the newer Most variety adds red berry and bubblegum, picked up by the fruity London yeast. Balanced rather than assertive, with a soft bitterness and a dry, moderately short finish.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyearthyherbal
malty
earthy
herbal
toasty
fruity
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with warm biscuit and toffee notes from the Maris Otter and crystal malts, layered with subtle dried fruit character.
also:caramel,bubblegum,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flapdoodle

◎ Appearance

A clear dark amber pour with excellent clarity and a dense, tan head that recedes to a persistent collar. The foam exhibits fine Schaumhaftung, clinging evenly to the glass walls. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending the beer a refined presence without aggressive effervescence.

dark amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm biscuit and toffee notes from the Maris Otter and crystal malts, layered with subtle dried fruit character. East Kent Goldings introduces a pronounced herbal and earthy quality, while the Most variety contributes bright red berry and bubblegum impressions that feel lifted by the fruity London yeast. The overall aromatic profile is balanced and inviting, neither aggressive nor muted.

herbal, earthybiscuit, toffeered berry, bubblegumfruity esters

◐ Taste

The palate leads with soft, malty sweetness—biscuit and toffee dominate the entry, with caramel and dark fruit notes providing depth throughout the mid-palate. The hop character emerges as herbal and earthy, complemented by subtle berry and bubblegum undertones. Bitterness is restrained and supportive rather than assertive, creating a well-proportioned finish to the flavour arc.

malty backbonebiscuit, caramelsoft bitternessherbal, fruity balance

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with lingering biscuit and a gentle herbal dryness on the palate. No harsh edges or lingering sweetness—the beer fades cleanly, inviting another sip.

dry finishclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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