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All Things Nice

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An autumnal pumpkin pie dessert sour layered with apple, pumpkin, vanilla and rich brown sugar, plus a generous maple drizzle and a dusting of caramelised pecans. It is an evolution of Sugar 'n' Spice from 2024, made for the season at 6.3% and a 2 on the Sour Scale. Brewed with barley and lactose, so it contains milk.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourvanillacaramel
sour
vanilla
caramel
nutty
fruity
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced vanilla and caramel sweetness, layered beneath warm spice notes of cinnamon and nutmeg.
also:tart,funky
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for All Things Nice

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent body. A generous white head forms on the pour with solid retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Moderate carbonation creates a soft, inviting visual presence typical of the style.

pale goldenclearfine lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced vanilla and caramel sweetness, layered beneath warm spice notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Roasted pecan and toasted brown sugar emerge in the mid-range, with subtle apple notes and a faint funky undertone providing complexity. The overall impression is dessert-like and autumnal, with a gentle tartness threading through.

vanilla, caramel prominentroasted pecanswarm spicesubtle tartness

◐ Taste

The palate balances bright acidity with substantial sweetness, creating a full, creamy mouthfeel enhanced by lactose. Entry brings upfront sour notes with pumpkin and apple character, while the mid-palate reveals layers of vanilla, caramel, and brown sugar. Roasted pecan and spice build toward the finish, with low bitterness allowing dessert-forward flavors to dominate throughout.

balanced sour-sweetcreamy texturepumpkin pie noteslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish tapers gradually with lingering caramel, vanilla, and pecan warmth. A subtle drying sensation emerges alongside residual sweetness, leaving behind a gentle tartness that prevents cloying and encourages another sip.

medium lengthsweet-dry balancelingering spice
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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