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King Goblin

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The strong member of the range at 6.6 %, dark ruby in colour. Chocolate and crystal malts meet Fuggles, Sovereign, Styrian and Cascade hops. Treacle toffee, coffee and an earthy note mark the aroma; the flavour is rich, full and smooth, with sweet caramel, coffee and roasted malt. The sweetness is met by a slightly firmer bitterness.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeecaramel
chocolate
coffee
caramel
roasted
earthy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with treacle and toffee sweetness, underpinned by chocolate and roasted coffee notes.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for King Goblin

◎ Appearance

King Goblin presents a dark ruby hue with good clarity and a modest, persistent head. The color suggests generous use of chocolate and crystal malts, while carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, leaving fine lacing on the glass.

dark rubyclearmoderate carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with treacle and toffee sweetness, underpinned by chocolate and roasted coffee notes. Earthy undertones from the Fuggles and Sovereign hops provide subtle depth, while Styrian and Cascade hops add gentle herbal complexity without aggression.

treacle, toffeeroasted coffeechocolateearthy, herbal

◐ Taste

The palate is full and smooth, with rich caramel and roasted malt flavors dominating the mid-palate. Coffee notes persist throughout, and a measured bitterness emerges in the finish to balance the inherent sweetness, creating a harmonious interplay rather than dominance.

sweet caramelroasted maltcoffee-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the bitterness lingering gently against residual caramel sweetness. No harsh edges; the aftertaste fades to a warm, slightly dry malt-driven fade.

moderate lengthdry malt finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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