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Whistle Belly Vengeance

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A deep ruby ale built on dark malts. The aroma is rich and malty with hops alongside, and on the palate hops, dark malt and liquorice dominate. Smooth in texture, it carries a firm bitter side. Formerly a seasonal, it has been brewed all year round since 2017. At 4.7% it is served cask-conditioned; unlike most of the range it is not on the brewery's list of bottle-conditioned beers.

ABV
4.7%
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
maltyhoppyroasted
malty
hoppy
roasted
dark fruit
caramel
Aroma
Rich malty character dominates the nose, with prominent dark malt notes anchoring the profile.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Whistle Belly Vengeance

◎ Appearance

A deep ruby hue with substantial body and presence. The cask-conditioned format yields a soft, persistent head with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass. Clarity is characteristic of the style, allowing the dark malt color to shine through without haziness.

deep rubypersistent headcask-conditioned

◌ Aroma

Rich malty character dominates the nose, with prominent dark malt notes anchoring the profile. Noble hop aromas weave through, adding herbal and floral complexity without overshadowing the Malz foundation. A subtle suggestion of liquorice emerges on closer inspection.

dark malt, richherbal hopsliquorice notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with dark malt sweetness before transitioning to a firm, clean bitterness that builds steadily. Liquorice appears mid-palate, integrating with the hop character to create balanced drying effect. The mouthfeel is smooth and rounded despite the assertive bitter backbone.

dark malt, sweetfirm bitternessliquorice, herbal

◑ Finish

A persistent dry finish with lingering bitterness and malt complexity. The aftertaste remains clean and slightly peppery, without harsh edges.

dry, persistentclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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