Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions
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About Red Ale
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What is a Red Ale?
Red Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Cwtch
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Cwtch
◎ Appearance
Cwtch displays a rich, deep amber to copper hue characteristic of its 16 SRM rating. The beer presents excellent clarity with a well-defined, tan head that demonstrates good retention. Carbonation appears moderate and lively, creating a visually inviting and well-structured presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant Citra hop character, delivering tropical fruit and citrus notes that cut through the malt base. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics, warm caramel and subtle toffee notes from the six-malt bill provide depth and balance. A clean, inviting profile with gentle grain undertones suggests excellent brewing execution.
◐ Taste
Entry reveals a harmonious malty sweetness with pronounced caramel and toffee character supported by dark fruit complexity. The mid-palate showcases the interplay between bready grain notes and the lingering tropical hop presence, creating a well-integrated flavor experience. Moderate bitterness (30 IBU) adds structure without overwhelming the approachable 4.6% ABV format.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and smooth, fading gracefully without harsh bitterness or lingering sweetness. A dry, grain-tinged aftertaste provides appropriate closure to this sessionable yet flavorful red ale.
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