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Admiral's Ale

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Floral, piney and berry notes come from Celeia and Cascade hops in this deep bronze ale, a beer with heritage, strength and character at 5%. It belongs to the limited edition programme marking the brewery's 175th anniversary.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop 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
floralpineyberry
floral
piney
berry
hoppy
toasty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and piney character from Celeia and Cascade hops, complemented by subtle berry notes.
also:malty
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Admiral's Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep bronze hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head. The beer displays strong foam retention and fine carbonation that creates a refined visual presence in the glass.

deep bronzecleardense headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and piney character from Celeia and Cascade hops, complemented by subtle berry notes. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics lie soft toasted malt and gentle caramel undertones that add depth without overwhelming.

floral hopspineyberry notestoasted malt

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on the palate with harmonious integration of floral and piney hop flavors alongside berry complexity. The mid-palate reveals rich malt character with toasty and caramel elements, while moderate bitterness (20 IBU) remains balanced and refreshing rather than aggressive.

full-bodiedhoppymalty sweetnessmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, lingering finish that preserves the floral and piney hop character without harsh drying. The aftertaste remains smooth with subtle malt warmth.

clean finishlingering hopssmooth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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