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Mind the Gap

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Rich notes of toffee, toasted bread and biscuit run through a complex malt body in this red cask ale. It is one of the 2026 Cask Club releases, brewed in limited batches for select pubs across the South West and on the bar for a short time only, at 4.4%.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycaramelmalty
toasty
caramel
malty
bready
roasted
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent toasted bread and biscuit notes, underpinned by rich toffee and caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mind the Gap

◎ Appearance

Mind the Gap presents a deep amber to copper hue, characteristic of the Irish Red style. The beer displays good clarity with a firm, tan head that settles to a persistent collar. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, typical of a cask ale.

deep amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent toasted bread and biscuit notes, underpinned by rich toffee and caramel sweetness. Subtle roasted malt character adds depth without aggression. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with a gentle, clean malt profile that reflects careful grain selection.

toasted breadtoffeecaramel maltroasted notes

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a full, malty body with immediate toasted and bready character dominating the entry. Toffee and caramel sweetness runs throughout the mid-palate, balanced by restrained noble hop bitterness at 28 IBU. The malt complexity remains smooth and approachable, never harsh or astringent, while a light roasted undertone adds subtle interest.

full-bodiedtoasty maltcaramel sweetnesssmooth-drinkingrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with lingering toffee and biscuit notes tapering gradually. A subtle dry malt character emerges as the sweetness fades, leaving a clean, warming aftertaste.

medium finishmalt-forwardwarm aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
77
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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About Irish Red

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What is a Irish Red?

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