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Malty and nutty, rich and smooth throughout, it ends in a long bitter-sweet finish; the colour is amber. Only English hop varieties go in, along with Maris Otter malt. At 3.8 %, it comes from Three Tuns, one of only four pub breweries still running in the 1970s, in Bishop's Castle on the Shropshire–Welsh border.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Cask British Bitter (up to 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttymaltycaramel
nutty
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with nutty and malty character, with subtle caramel notes rising beneath.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Best

◎ Appearance

Amber in colour with good clarity and a stable, creamy head that leaves consistent lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual presence rather than aggressive effervescence.

amber, clearcreamy headpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with nutty and malty character, with subtle caramel notes rising beneath. English hop varieties contribute a gentle herbal and slightly earthy backdrop without dominating, allowing the Maris Otter malt to remain the aromatic anchor.

nutty, maltycaramelEnglish hopsherbal, earthy

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and rich, with pronounced nuttiness and malt sweetness building across the mid-palate. A moderate bitterness emerges gradually, balancing the sweetness without harshness, while subtle caramel undertones add depth throughout the drink.

nutty, richmalt-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

A long, bitter-sweet finish develops with lingering malt and nut character alongside a gentle hop bite. The aftertaste remains clean and dry, fading slowly without astringency.

bitter-sweetlong finishdry fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
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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