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Farmers' Flagon

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A rich red ale with spiced, peppery aromas, subtle malt undertones and a pleasant woody flavour. St. Peter's created it to celebrate 100 years of the National Farmers' Union supporting farmers in Suffolk, and brewed it with Flagon heritage malting barley. The brewery itself began in 1996, in former farm buildings beside the moated St. Peter's Hall.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral 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
spicyoakmalty
spicy
oak
malty
herbal
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced spiced and peppery notes that dominate the aromatic profile, supported by subtle herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Farmers' Flagon

◎ Appearance

A clear amber body with a deep red-copper hue, characteristic of its 12 SRM. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is gentle and even, appropriate to the 4.3% ABV.

deep copperclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced spiced and peppery notes that dominate the aromatic profile, supported by subtle herbal undertones. Behind these, soft malt sweetness emerges, with hints of oak and wood that suggest both the brewing tradition and the Flagon heritage malting barley. A restrained hoppy character rounds out the bouquet without asserting itself.

spiced, pepperywoody oakherbal malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a full, rounded mouthfeel and delivers the promised richness. Spice and peppery warmth persist across the mid-palate, balanced by caramel and malty notes that provide body and depth. The woody, oak-driven flavour develops gracefully, while restrained bitterness (28 IBU) keeps the beer in proportion without demanding attention.

full-bodiedspiced warmthoak-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and moderately lingering, with the peppery spice and woody character fading into a dry, malty aftertaste. No harsh edges or cloying sweetness; the beer closes with understated grace.

smooth fadedry malt finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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 Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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