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Seven Giraffes

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Deep gold, with elderflower and citrus hops on the nose over slightly sweet malt and caramel. Bitter-sweet and biscuity, with citrus, medium bitterness and a lingering floral finish. A blend of seven grains and a late infusion of elderflower. Named by Scott Williams's daughter. It won Gold in bottled speciality ale at the SIBA Scotland awards in 2010.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2010
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Speciality Ale
Bronze · 2010
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Champion Beer
Bronze · 2010
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Cask Strong Bitters
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Speciality Ale)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Champion Beer)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Cask Strong Bitters)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusyhoppy
floral
citrusy
hoppy
caramel
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced floral character—the late infusion of elderflower sits prominently over citrus-forward Edelhopfen notes.
also:clean
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Seven Giraffes

◎ Appearance

Deep gold with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A moderate white head forms readily and maintains fine Schaumhaftung down the glass, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. Carbonation is visibly present without aggression, contributing to a polished, inviting appearance.

deep goldclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced floral character—the late infusion of elderflower sits prominently over citrus-forward Edelhopfen notes. Beneath lies a soft, slightly sweet malt foundation with gentle caramel undertones. The overall impression is bright and herbal, with neither malt nor hops dominating, but rather complementing in balance.

elderflowercitrus hopssoft caramelfloral-herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is biscuity and malt-led, with a subtle sweetness that frames the palate. Mid-palate develops a medium bitterness carried by the Edelhopfen, which brings through citrus and herbal notes. The seven-grain blend contributes a clean, slightly grainy character that prevents any cloying sensation, maintaining balance through the swallow.

biscuity maltmedium bitternesscitrus-herbalclean grain

◑ Finish

A lingering floral finish carries through to the aftertaste, with the elderflower and citrus hops remaining present without sharpness. The bitterness recedes gently, leaving behind a dry, malty baseline with a crisp, refreshing tail-off.

floral lingeringdry maltyrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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