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Northern Pub Ale

Canada·Extra Special Bitter
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An ESB-style ale brewed with imported British malt and hops. Deep copper in the glass, with caramel, toast and a biscuity malt base carrying the aroma. The hopping adds earthy, herbal and lightly floral tones and a marmalade edge, and the bitterness is firm and drying without turning sharp. Medium-bodied and balanced, finishing on malt rather than on hops.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthycarameltoasty
earthy
caramel
toasty
herbal
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toast notes from the imported British Malz, underpinned by a biscuity sweetness.
also:orange,floral,hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Northern Pub Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep copper hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The color sits at the warm end of the amber spectrum, reflecting the caramel-forward Malz bill. Good retention and lacing indicate proper carbonation and body.

deep copperclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toast notes from the imported British Malz, underpinned by a biscuity sweetness. Earthy and herbal hop character emerges in the mid-range, with a subtle floral thread and a marmalade-like citrus edge that gives the bouquet brightness without sharpness.

caramel, toastearthy hops, herbalmarmalade, floral

◐ Taste

Medium-bodied with a clean, malty entry that emphasizes bready, toasty grain. The mid-palate develops a firm, drying bitterness from quality Edelhopfen, balanced by lingering caramel sweetness and subtle orange notes. The bitterness is well-integrated—earthy and herbal rather than sharp or astringent.

malty, breadyfirm bitterness, dryingcaramel, orange

◑ Finish

The finish leans decidedly toward Malz character, with toasted grain persisting longer than hop bitterness. A dry, slightly herbal aftertaste rounds out the palate without lingering harshly.

malt-drivendry, herbal
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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