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Chock-a-Block

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Chock-a-Block is a table beer at 2.8 %, a small ale with a zippy, citrus-led character, sold in 440 ml cans. It started out as a one-off, was last brewed in 2023 and has returned with an updated hop bill of Azacca, Cashmere and Motueka. The name refers to prisons filled beyond capacity: the prison population in the UK has grown sharply over three decades.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppytropical
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus notes—bright lemon and grapefruit character from the Azacca and Motueka hops—layered beneath a subtle, earthy restraint from Cashmere.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chock-a-Block

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with a pale golden undertone, characteristic of a classically malty table beer. The pour generates a modest, cream-colored head that settles quickly but leaves gentle lacing on the glass. Clarity is good; the beer presents bright and inviting under standard light.

pale goldenlight ambermodest headclean

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus notes—bright lemon and grapefruit character from the Azacca and Motueka hops—layered beneath a subtle, earthy restraint from Cashmere. Delicate malt backbone contributes a soft, grainy sweetness without dominating. Overall impression is zippy and herbaceous, with no harsh green notes.

citrus-forwardlemon, grapefruitherbal, earthyrestrained malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with citrus and herbal hop character immediately apparent. The mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, allowing the interplay of Azacca's bright topnotes and Cashmere's subtle spice to develop without excessive sweetness. Bitterness registers at a moderate 40 IBU—present and clean, but never aggressive or astringent; it balances rather than dominates.

crisp, cleancitrus, herbalmoderate bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

Dry and snappy, with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste is short to medium, leaving the palate refreshed rather than coated.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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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