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Twelfth Man

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Malt leads in this deep golden German-style ale: soft sweetness and bready richness on the palate, a restrained bitterness behind them, wonderfully smooth at 4.3%. The brewery pitches it at summer match days, as a sessionable, moreish can. It is vegan friendly and brewed on a family farm in the Yorkshire Wolds, with water from the farm's own borehole in the chalk. Gluten-free according to the brewery.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltybreadyclean
malty
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character dominating the profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Twelfth Man

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, well-defined character. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving fine strands of lacing down the glass as it settles. Carbonation is crisp and lively, appropriate for a sessionable summer ale.

deep goldencleargood head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character dominating the profile. Beneath lies a gentle bready richness, with subtle spice and grass notes from restrained noble hops. Clean and inviting, with no sharp edges—an honest, approachable expression.

grainy maltbready notesnoble hop spiceclean

◐ Taste

Malt sweetness takes the lead on entry, with a pillowy, bready mid-palate that unfolds with real richness. A restrained, refined bitterness emerges behind, keeping the beer balanced and food-friendly. The finish remains smooth and dry, with no harsh edges despite the sessionable strength.

malt-forwardsoft sweetnessbreadybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with a lingering malty dryness that encourages another sip. Bitterness fades gently, leaving behind a satisfying moreish quality.

drymalty finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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