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Cornish Knocker

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Cornish Knocker is a golden ale whose delicate floral hops trail citrus and a slight pine bitterness, ending on a mild biscuit note – the posh sort, not your average digestive. At 4.5% it is one of the Skinner's brands that Goodh set out to bring back after rescuing the brewery in 2023, alongside Penny Come Quick.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppycitrusy
floral
hoppy
citrusy
piney
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate floral notes from noble hops, followed by bright citrus and subtle herbal pine undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cornish Knocker

◎ Appearance

Cornish Knocker presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is evident in a steady stream of bubbles, and the beer maintains good foam retention throughout the pour.

bright goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate floral notes from noble hops, followed by bright citrus and subtle herbal pine undertones. A light, clean malt base supports the hop character without dominating, creating an inviting and fresh aromatics.

floral hopscitrusherbal pineclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry showcasing the citrus and floral hop profile. Mid-palate reveals gentle biscuit sweetness—refined rather than heavy—balanced by a mild piney bitterness that lingers without harshness. The finish is dry and clean, with the biscuit note receding gracefully.

citrus-forwardfloral balancebiscuit sweetnessgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, leaving a pleasant dry sensation with lingering hints of pine and subtle malt. No astringency or cloying sweetness intrudes.

dry finishmild lingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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