Top craft
Hoppy Christmas! Use our handy tasting guide and spend Boxing Day discovering beers big on flavour and aroma
TOP TIP Store bottled ot beers in a dark place as light can cause the hop flavours to fade
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B M C F T
Bitter Malty Citrus Floral Tropical
Alcohol prices exclude Scotland
EAST-END INDIE
MC T
Brewed by a small, independent team in East London, this wellbalanced beer has some serious craft credentials. Malt sweetness and hoppy aromas work in harmony with a mid-range ABV, making it a strong all-rounder. Try it with our shredded sprout & bacon tart (p34). CRATE Pale Ale 330ml, £1.80 (£5.45/ltr)
WEST COAST COOL
BC F
Hailing from California, this highly drinkable IPA is towards the punchier end of the spectrum and has the flavour to match, courtesy of the 43 different hop varieties and 65 types of malt that go into brewing it. Round off the all-American experience with chilli con carne or spicy nachos. Lagunitas IPA 355ml, £1.80 (£5.07/ltr)