From the Brewer
"A distinctive rich malty taste bursting with toffee character, fruity aroma and deliciously smooth, A bespoke product stream ensures the beers remain segregated and guarantees that they can be designated as gluten free."
The UK’s number one premium ale, Old Speckled Hen, has been specially crafted to be free from gluten without compromising on the well-known flavour, aroma and appearance.
The gluten free beer is brewed with their usual quality ingredients and to their normal recipes, with the reduction in gluten content achieved through an innovation in the brewing process. A bespoke product stream ensures the beers remain segregated and guarantees that they can be designated as gluten free.
Tasting Notes
A high proportion of Crystal malt in Old Speckled Hen provides the key toffee/caramel flavour. The yeast used to ferment the beer provides the other key character - estery or banana/pear drop. This estery note provides the fruity and refreshing balance. The hops used add a palate cleansing herbal note and very slight orange citrus. A very malty, full bodied and warming ale.
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ABV
Bottle: 5%
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Malt
Pale, Crystal
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Hops
Challenger, First Gold, Goldings
Bitterness
Sweetness
Food Pairing
Perfectly complements tasteful, quality British foods, premium pies, gravies, sausages and weekend BBQ’s. Works perfectly with Sticky Toffee Pudding too!