Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.
Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Furious Gnome
◎ Appearance
Medium amber with a warm, burnished copper hue characteristic of the style. The clarity is bright and clean, with good carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles. Head retention is firm and creamy, leaving delicate traces of lacing down the glass.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with toasted biscuit and caramel sweetness, underpinned by a subtle roasted coffee character. Earthy and floral hop notes emerge behind the malt, along with faint suggestions of dark dried fruit—raisin and plum. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with the malt driving the aromatic profile.
◐ Taste
The palate enters with rich, rounded malt sweetness—biscuit and caramel lead, followed by a gentle coffee-like roast in the mid-palate. Dark fruit notes of raisin and plum add subtle complexity without dominating. Earthy, floral hops provide a measured bitterness that balances the malt without asserting dominance, while the medium body remains smooth and well-integrated throughout.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and gently drying, with the malt sweetness receding to reveal a subtle hop dryness. A lingering roundness persists without becoming cloying.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Furious Gnome
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Furious Gnome
About Extra Special Bitter
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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