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The Serpent and The Worm

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The Serpent and The Worm is a European-style blond ale first released in 2019. The brewery describes fruity, spicy yeast character balanced with a blend of aromatic British hops, giving floral, herbal and tropical fruit notes ahead of a dry finish. Drinkers add a lemony edge and a crisp, clean impression. The name links Llandudno with its twin town Wormhout in French Flanders and with the Great Orme, whose name comes from the Old Norse word for sea serpent.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
cleanfruityfloral
clean
fruity
floral
herbal
tropical
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinctive fruity yeast character, carrying notes of citrus and subtle stone fruit that give way to floral and herbal dimensions from the British hop blend.
also:citrusy
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Serpent and The Worm

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine white head that holds firm around the glass rim, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence without appearing over-carbonated. The overall impression is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted European blonde ale.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinctive fruity yeast character, carrying notes of citrus and subtle stone fruit that give way to floral and herbal dimensions from the British hop blend. A light tropical fruit undertone emerges on closer inspection, alongside a gentle lemon zest quality that keeps the profile fresh and animated. The overall aromatic balance is restrained yet complex, with no harsh or oxidative qualities.

citrus, lemon zestfloral, herbalfruity yeast charactertropical fruit hints

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and refreshing, with the fruity-spicy yeast character carrying through to complement a light malt foundation. Mid-palate reveals the promised lemony crispness with subtle herbal notes from the aromatic hops, while the 15 IBU bitterness remains gentle and well-integrated rather than assertive. The body is lean and bright, allowing each flavor element to remain distinct without heaviness.

lemony, crisplight malt sweetnessgentle bitternessherbal spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the hop bitterness gradually fading into a lingering lemon and herbal aftertaste that encourages another sip. No residual sweetness remains; the overall impression is refreshing and complete.

dry finishherbal linger
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
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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