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Whisky Beer

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Golden, with peaty, smoky aromas and smooth whisky flavours that come from peated malt. A measure of English whisky from a Norfolk distillery goes into the brew, a neat East Anglian pairing of Suffolk beer and Norfolk spirit. It comes in at 4.8 % ABV. The brewery behind it was founded in 1996 in former farm buildings beside St. Peter's Hall, and it exports to more than 20 countries.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
smokymaltyearthy
smoky
malty
earthy
toasty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by distinct peaty and smoky notes from the use of peated malt, with underlying sweetness characteristic of the English whisky barrel influence.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Whisky Beer

◎ Appearance

Golden hue with good clarity and a modest, persistent white head. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile typical of a well-crafted smoked lager, with stable lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

golden, clearwhite headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by distinct peaty and smoky notes from the use of peated malt, with underlying sweetness characteristic of the English whisky barrel influence. Earthy undertones and a gentle toasted grain character round out the aromatic profile, creating a complex yet balanced first impression.

peaty, smokywhisky notestoasted grainearthy

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with prominent smoky and malty flavors, followed by a rounded mid-palate that showcases the whisky character without aggressive alcohol burn. The bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU, allowing the peated Malz and smooth whisky notes to dominate, with a clean, crisp finish that refreshes rather than overwhelms.

smooth, maltysmoky whiskybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering peaty and earthy notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with a subtle warmth from the alcohol that complements rather than dominates the overall experience.

peaty fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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