A Hop Thief first, No. 9 showcases Citra Lupulin – a double hop hit that delivers bold yet smooth flavours of floral and citrus, while Calypso hops add soft aromatics and pleasantly fruity aromas of apple and pear.

By hook or by crook, James Squire always found a way to source the finest hops available for his flavoursome ales. Sometimes this resulted in a good lashing and other times in a handsome reward, but always in a good story to tell with a great-tasting beer.