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Spitting Feathers Session Beer

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A malty, hoppy golden session bitter, easy to drink, made from traditional English malts and hops. It opens the brewery's core range at 3.6%, the lightest of the eight, and it is regularly poured on cask at its own pubs, the Brewery Tap in Chester (open since 2008) and the West Kirby Tap (since 2014).

ABV
3.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltycaramel
hoppy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with gentle, earthy English hop notes balanced by soft malt undertones.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spitting Feathers Session Beer

◎ Appearance

A clear, pale golden hue with bright transparency and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head forms with good retention, leaving delicate trails of lacing down the glass as it settles. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted cask-conditioned bitter.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with gentle, earthy English hop notes balanced by soft malt undertones. There is a subtle floral quality from the traditional hops, complemented by light biscuit and grain character from the Malz. No aggressive alcohol warmth despite the sessionable strength, allowing the classic English hop and malt interplay to shine through.

earthy hopsbiscuit maltfloralbalanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, clean malt body delivering gentle sweetness and grain character. Moderate noble hop bitterness arrives mid-palate at 28 IBUs, providing structure without dominance, and a dry herbal finish follows. The low ABV allows these flavors to remain delicate and drinkable, making this an approachable bitter for extended sessions.

light bodyherbal bitternessdry finishclean malt

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with the bitterness fading to a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. A pleasant drying sensation lingers on the palate, inviting another sip without leaving any harsh edges.

drygrainyrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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