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European beers are right in fashion at the moment – loved for their crisp, hoppy flavour that leaves you oh-so refreshed. In this mix we’ve picked out some of our favourites from the continent and continental-style beers made in the UK. Who does it better? Try them out, and decide yourself!
European beers are right in fashion at the moment – loved for their crisp, hoppy flavour that leaves you oh-so refreshed. In this mix we’ve picked out some of our favourites from the continent and continental-style beers made in the UK. Who does it better? Try them out, and decide yourself!
European beers are right in fashion at the moment – loved for their crisp, hoppy flavour that leaves you oh-so refreshed. In this mix we’ve picked out some of our favourites from the continent and continental-style beers made in the UK. Who does it better? Try them out, and decide yourself!
Hawkstone 3.8 Pils NV
Gloucestershire
A light-bodied Pils with hops front and centre – refreshing, aromatic lager from Hawkstone.
Tasting notes
Leads on the hops, with bright lemon and grapefruit, and crisp bitterness
Aroma
Hoppy with floral and fruity notes, citrus too
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Loose Cannon 676 Lager NV
Oxfordshire
Pure refreshment – crisp, light-on-the-hops lager from Abingdon’s Loose Cannon brewery.
Tasting notes
Crisp, refreshing with a gentle hoppy bitterness, creamy caramel and citrus
Aroma
Lightly hoppy, caramel notes and citrus
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Hawkstone Session NV
Gloucestershire
Called a session lager with good reason: lighter bodied, subtly hopped, with a biscuity malt finish.
Tasting notes
Lighter bodied, citrus, refreshing bitter finish along with the sweet malty notes
Aroma
Subtle hops, light fruit and sweet biscuity notes
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Hawkstone IPA NV
Gloucestershire
Nicknamed ‘the hoppy one’ Hawkstone IPA is bursting with tropical fruit and malty hoppiness.
Tasting notes
Well balanced IPA with a malty core, tropical fruit and a refreshing hoppy edge
Aroma
Tropical fruit, bountiful hoppiness, creamy malt
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Loose Cannon Gunners Gold (50cl) NV
Oxfordshire
Golden, refreshing craft beer from Oxfordshire’s most exciting new microbrewery.
Tasting notes
Gentle peach and lemon flavours and a crisp hoppy finish
Aroma
Hoppy citrus notes with hints of grapefruit and blossom
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Primátor Premium Pilsner Lager (50cl) NV
Náchod
Authentic, exclusive Czech Pilsner in large half-litre bottles – big on flavour and refreshment.
Tasting notes
Smooth, clean and refreshing with a classic moreish bitterness
Aroma
Grassy hops, light malty notes and citrus
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Hawkstone Lager NV
Gloucestershire
Combining belligerence with great barley and brewing skills, Hawkstone is an exciting new lager.
Tasting notes
Good weight, malty smoothness, citrusy with a refreshing bitter finish
Aroma
Malty, yet citrusy, hoppy
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Loose Cannon Abingdon Bridge NV
Oxfordshire
Triple Gold for this dark, traditional bitter from an up and coming brewer, Will Laithwaite.
Tasting notes
Rich, smooth and fragrant with malty flavours and fresh bitter finish
Aroma
Hoppy and floral; a hint of malt
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