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The Carlton

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An English-inspired pale ale with earthy Fuggles hops, biscuit malt and a gentle, balanced bitterness. Smooth and approachable — Hornbeer's best-known and most widely distributed beer.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthyhoppybready
earthy
hoppy
bready
malty
clean
herbal
Aroma
Earthy Fuggles hops dominate the nose with classic herbal and slightly floral notes, complemented by warm biscuit and bread-like malt character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Carlton

◎ Appearance

The Carlton presents a brilliant golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A dense, creamy white head forms quickly and persists admirably, indicating good carbonation and protein content from the biscuit malt base.

golden-amberclearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Earthy Fuggles hops dominate the nose with classic herbal and slightly floral notes, complemented by warm biscuit and bread-like malt character. A subtle citrus undertone emerges beneath, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile that exemplifies English pale ale tradition.

earthy hopsbiscuit maltherbalsubtle citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate malt sweetness from the biscuit backbone. Mid-palate reveals hoppy character with gentle citrus notes and a dry, building bitterness that remains gracefully balanced rather than aggressive, finishing with clean grain notes.

crisphoppybalanced bitternesscitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The clean, dry finish lingers pleasantly without harshness, allowing subtle Fuggles characteristics and grain residue to fade naturally. This is a highly drinkable conclusion that encourages another sip.

drycleanmedium length
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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