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Biscuity and malty, with tropical fruit and molasses hop characters; the ale is chestnut coloured and 4.8 % strong. It comes from the Three Tuns Brewery in Bishop's Castle, where brewing on the site was licensed in 1642 and a small tower brewery from the late 19th century still stands.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytropicalfruity
malty
tropical
fruity
bready
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with biscuit and toasted grain notes, underpinned by a subtle malty sweetness reminiscent of molasses.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Griffin

◎ Appearance

Griffin presents a chestnut hue with good clarity and a warm, amber-tinged body that catches light pleasantly. The head is dense and persistent, leaving fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a composed and professional presentation.

chestnut, clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with biscuit and toasted grain notes, underpinned by a subtle malty sweetness reminiscent of molasses. Tropical fruit aromatics—pineapple and stone fruit—emerge mid-sniff, suggesting thoughtful hop selection. A gentle, clean character dominates without aggressive florality or spice.

biscuit, toasted malttropical fruitmolasses sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is broad and malty, with bread-crust and caramel notes establishing immediate character. The mid-palate develops layered tropical fruitiness that balances the malt foundation, while moderate bitterness arrives without harshness, sitting at a measured 40 IBU. Finish is clean and slightly crisp, with lingering biscuit and a soft residual sweetness.

biscuit, breadtropical stone fruitbalanced bitternesscaramel sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading from malt sweetness into a subtle hoppy dryness. Aftertaste carries faint biscuit and molasses notes, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

medium finishbiscuit faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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