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Honey Trap

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A pale-amber ale with a mellow flavour and aroma, the delicate nectar sitting alongside residual malt sweetness. The honey comes from the brewery's own beehives on site, and English Fuggles hops back it up. The idea comes from ancient meaderies: as in mead, the sugars are fermented out. It appears seasonally, depending on the harvest.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
honeymaltyherbal
honey
malty
herbal
floral
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with a delicate honey sweetness that sits prominently in the foreground, complemented by soft, grainy malt notes underneath.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honey Trap

◎ Appearance

A clear pale amber pour with a bright, golden hue that catches light pleasantly. The head forms with moderate density and displays stable lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and persistent, befitting the ale's approachable character.

pale amberclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a delicate honey sweetness that sits prominently in the foreground, complemented by soft, grainy malt notes underneath. English Fuggles hops contribute a gentle, earthy character with subtle herbal undertones, creating a balanced and inviting aromatics that avoids aggression.

honey, floralearthy hopssoft malt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and mellow, with residual malt sweetness anchoring the beer's body. Honey character integrates naturally with the fermented sugars, creating a clean, moderately dry mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the Fuggles hops to provide gentle herbal spice rather than punch.

honey sweetnessfermented-out drynessgentle spice

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with lingering honey notes fading into a soft herbal aftertaste. The beer concludes dry without astringency, inviting another sip.

clean, dryhoney fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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