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Ten Penny Ale

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An amber ale based on a recipe first brewed in 1934 as Ten Penny Stock Ale. The brewery describes it as light and well balanced, malt-forward with a modest hop flavour. The name refers to English stock ales that were priced by quality and strength, ten pence buying the best. Today it is made on the small-batch system and poured as a fixed house beer at the brewery's taproom in Saint John; it is not in regular retail distribution.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2019
Canadian Brewing Awards
English Style Pale Ale
★Silver — Canadian Brewing Awards (English Style Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppycaramel
malty
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt character—toasted grain and light caramel notes dominate.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ten Penny Ale

◎ Appearance

Ten Penny Ale presents a warm amber hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, suggesting a measured pour and stable body.

warm amberclearfine headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt character—toasted grain and light caramel notes dominate. Noble hops present themselves subtly beneath the malt, contributing gentle herbal and floral undertones without overwhelming the composition.

toasted maltlight caramelherbal hopsrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and malt-driven, with the sweet foundation of grain building through the mid-palate. Modest bitterness arrives gradually, balancing the malt sweetness without asserting dominance; the finish remains clean and approachable.

malt-forwardgentle bitternessbalancedsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with the malt sweetness fading to reveal a subtle hop dryness on the palate. A light, grainy residue persists, inviting another sip.

dry finishlight grainy note
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ten Penny Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ten Penny Ale

About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, light, smooth-drinking character as Ten Penny Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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