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Flapdoodle

Sawdust City Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Best Bitter · One of 7 Best Bitters in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Best Bitter.
Hop character
earthy
herbal
Malt character
malty
toasty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruitybubblegum
Distinctive notes
berrydark fruit
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flapdoodle

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 Flapdoodle

About Best Bitter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Best Bitter?

Best Bitter 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 Best Bitter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, earthy, herbal character as Flapdoodle will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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