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Toffee and biscuit set the tone, with barley sugar, toffee apple, a peppery hop note and just a hint of bitterness in a full-bodied, well-balanced bitter. Maris Otter, crystal and black malt give a chestnut colour, hopped with Progress, Golding and Aurora. At only 3.4% it stays easy-drinking and sessionable, a traditional best bitter.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Malt-forward 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
caramelmaltyspicy hop
caramel
malty
spicy hop
bready
toasty
Aroma
Toffee and barley sugar dominate the nose, with a subtle biscuity undertone and faint toffee apple character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cornish Best

◎ Appearance

Chestnut amber hue with good clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. Fine carbonation supports steady foam retention throughout the drinking experience. The color reflects the blend of crystal and black malts, presenting an inviting, traditional bitter appearance.

chestnut amberdense headcleargood lacing

◌ Aroma

Toffee and barley sugar dominate the nose, with a subtle biscuity undertone and faint toffee apple character. A mild peppery note from the Golding and Progress hops adds complexity without overpowering the malt-forward profile. Clean fermentation allows the malt sweetness to shine through.

toffeebarley sugarpeppery hopsbiscuity

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malty with pronounced caramel and biscuit flavors, leading into a full, well-rounded body. Mid-palate reveals toasty, bready notes and a restrained peppery hop spice that balances the malt sweetness. The finish carries a gentle, clean bitterness that completes the drinking experience without harshness.

caramelmaltybiscuitypeppery spicesmooth

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering toffee and toasty notes that fade gracefully. Low bitterness (23 IBU) ensures a sessionable aftertaste that invites another sip.

drytoastysessionable
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
75
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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