Greene King has revealed Mischief Maker, its latest limited-edition cask ale for August and September.

The 6 per cent ABV golden cask ale is a double dry hopped (DDH) IPA that uses British hops to deliver a complex mix of fruit aromas and flavours.

The name for the DDH IPA was inspired by the renowned herbalist and astrologer, Nicholas Culpeper, who brought medicine to the masses and attempted to make medical treatments more accessible in the 1600s.

One of his well-known quotes mentions beating the roots and herbs and adding them into an ale or beer, which drunk daily could allegedly clear, strengthen, and quicken poor eyesight, not something that would be advised nowadays. With another meaning for Culpeper being Mischief Maker, the beer’s name was an obvious choice.

The hops used in Mischief Maker have all been supplied by Charles Faram, the UK-based grower-owned merchant, as part of the development project which aims to find agronomically sound and exciting new varieties in the UK.

Greene King head brewer Jack Palmer said: “Mischief Maker is another one of our brand-new launches to the fresh cask releases calendar this year, bringing something exciting and different for customers to try when it comes to cask styles.

“The story behind this ale adds another unique element, shining a light on a part of British history, and makes for a great conversation over a pint at the pub. With the interesting mix of fruit flavours and experimentation with hops, this is the one to have on the bar for the summer months.”