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Pandemonium

South Hams Brewery
United Kingdom·Strong Bitter
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Pandemonium is a dark copper-red ale with a floral aroma. The palate is smooth and complex, fruity on top with undertones of roasted malt beneath, and the fruit carries on into a long aftertaste. At 5.0% it is strong for a bitter. It is one of the brewery's regular beers and is served on cask.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted 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
fruityfloralroasted
fruity
floral
roasted
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with floral hop character that is refined and restrained rather than aggressive.
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pandemonium

◎ Appearance

Pandemonium presents a dark copper-red hue with excellent clarity. The head forms well and displays persistent lacing as you work through the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, appropriate for a cask-conditioned ale.

dark copper-redclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral hop character that is refined and restrained rather than aggressive. Below the florals, subtle roasted malt tones emerge, adding depth without dominating the aromatic profile. A gentle fruitiness rounds out the bouquet, suggesting orchard notes rather than esters.

floral hopsroasted maltssubtle fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and balanced, with fruit-forward notes taking the initial impression. Mid-palate complexity develops as roasted malt undertones surface, creating a satisfying interplay between sweetness and dryness. Bitterness is restrained at 28 IBU, providing structure without harshness.

smoothfruityroasted malt complexitybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with fruit character persisting into the aftertaste. A gentle roasted note lingers, maintaining interest through the final swallow without becoming astringent.

long aftertastefruity fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
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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