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Pavlov's Dog

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Rich amber, brewery-conditioned premium bitter. Toffee, citrus and hops on the nose, with strong citrusy hop aromas, then bitter-sweet, caramel, fruity and citrus, with a nutty, malty, fruity and toffee malt character. First Gold, Cascade, Chinook and Savinjski Goldings. The page ends with a one-word note: drool.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycaramelmalty
citrusy
caramel
malty
hoppy
fruity
nutty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes from Cascade and Chinook hops, supported by warm toffee and caramel undertones from the Malz bill.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pavlov's Dog

◎ Appearance

Pavlov's Dog presents a rich amber hue with excellent clarity and brightness. The head forms with good density and displays solid lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a persistent crown of foam.

rich amberclear and brightpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes from Cascade and Chinook hops, supported by warm toffee and caramel undertones from the Malz bill. Secondary layers reveal subtle fruity character and noble hop spice from the Savinjski Goldings, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardtoffee, caramelnoble hop spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with caramel and toffee forming the foundation, while bright citrus hop character cuts through the mid-palate. A controlled bitterness (30 IBU) sits at the centre without dominating, framed by nutty malt complexity and lingering fruity notes that round out the flavour.

citrus hop bitemalt-driven sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus and caramel notes fading gradually. A subtle nutty-malty aftertaste persists, leaving a pleasant and balanced impression.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
72
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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