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London Brick

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A red ale brewed with rye malt, caramalt and crystal on a Maris Otter base and hopped with Centennial and Simcoe. The aroma is restrained: earthy, woody scents over a denser layer of marmalade and citrus. On the palate the rye shows at once with cinnamon and dry spice, followed by a treacle-like richness, pine, juicy hop fruit and a jammy malt sweetness. The body is full and creamy; the finish turns dry and bitter with a peppery note.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyearthypiney
spicy
earthy
piney
citrusy
juicy
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and layered, opening with earthy and woody notes that ground the profile.
also:caramel
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for London Brick

◎ Appearance

Medium amber to light copper in color, with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is gentle, contributing to a soft visual presence without excessive effervescence.

amber, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and layered, opening with earthy and woody notes that ground the profile. Beneath sits a denser layer of marmalade and citrus, suggesting both caramel malt sweetness and bright hop character from the Centennial and Simcoe varieties.

earthy, woodymarmalade, citrusrestrained intensity

◐ Taste

Rye spice and cinnamon make an immediate impression on the palate, followed by treacle-like richness and a full, creamy body. Mid-palate develops pine and juicy hop fruit alongside jammy malt sweetness, creating a complex interplay of spiced grain and resinous bitterness.

rye spice, cinnamontreacle richnesspine, hop fruit

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry and bitter with a distinctive peppery note, clean and moderately lingering. The drying effect is balanced by the malt's residual sweetness, leaving a warm, spiced aftertaste.

dry, pepperylingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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