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A dozen flavour-packed stars that show just how lucky beer drinkers are to be living at the time of the UK’s craft beer explosion. Here we’ve brought together some real stunners, showcasing a range of styles too.
A dozen flavour-packed stars that show just how lucky beer drinkers are to be living at the time of the UK’s craft beer explosion. Here we’ve brought together some real stunners, showcasing a range of styles too.
A dozen flavour-packed stars that show just how lucky beer drinkers are to be living at the time of the UK’s craft beer explosion. Here we’ve brought together some real stunners, showcasing a range of styles too.
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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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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Loose Cannon Session IPA (33cl can) NV
Oxfordshire
Unfined, unfiltered session IPA, hand crafted in Abingdon’s award winning Loose Cannon Brewery.
Tasting notes
A tropical fruit burst followed by a pleasingly crisp finish
Aroma
Passion fruit, peach, orange and mango – mouthwatering stuff
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