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Hobgoblin Amber

Wychwood Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Amber Ale · One of 18 Amber Ales in hopIQ

Hobgoblin Amber walks the line between restful and assertive. The amber colour frames a full hop character that doesn't overwhelm — floral and citrus notes arrive with a zesty fruit finish, earthiness anchoring them below. Caramel malt runs warm and round through the centre, while a clean bitterness cuts on the way down. At 4.5 percent, a beer for the unhurried evening. Drink it cool.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Amber Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
earthy
floral
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Malt character
caramelmalty
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Featured inThe Best British Amber Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hobgoblin Amber

Appearance

Amber Ale presents a warm copper-amber hue with excellent clarity and good light transmission. A dense, creamy head forms initially and settles to a persistent collar with fine lacing retention. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the beer's visual structure without excessive effervescence.

copper-amberclearpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose combines floral and citrus hop character with a noticeable earthiness that grounds the bouquet. Warm caramel and biscuit notes from the malz backbone emerge beneath, creating a layered aromatic profile. The balance favours hop expression without any harsh or metallic edge.

floral hopscitrusearthycaramel malz

Taste

Entry is smooth and round, with caramel-forward malz character establishing the mid-palate. Floral and citrus hop flavours develop gradually alongside a subtle stone fruit note, while earthy undertones provide ballast. A clean, moderate bitterness arrives on the finish without drying or astringency, leaving the palate refreshed.

caramel malzcitrusfruityclean bitterness

Finish

The finish is medium in length, with lingering citrus and earthy hop notes fading gracefully. A subtle fruitiness persists in the aftertaste alongside gentle, warming caramel notes.

medium finishfruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hobgoblin Amber

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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 Hobgoblin Amber

About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, earthy, floral character as Hobgoblin Amber will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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