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Tolly Roger

Cliff Quay Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Extra Special Bitter · One of 9 Extra Special Bitters in hopIQ

A homage to the historic Tolly Cobbold Brewery that preceded Cliff Quay on the same Ipswich Cliff Quay site since 1746. A warming English bitter brewed in the tradition of Suffolk's most historic brewing site. Malty and smooth with gentle English hop bitterness.

ABV
4.2%
IBU
28
SRM
amber12

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
75%
medium-bodied
50%
caramel
50%
grain
50%
clean finish
38%
smooth
38%
bread
25%
dry
25%
balanced
25%
bitter
25%
nutty
13%
earthy
0%

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tolly Roger

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

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