Saturday, September 14, 2013

Doom Bar

Description - Cornwall Ale

Maker - Sharp's Brewery

Notes - Well-balanced notes of caramel and molasses in a buttery medium-bodied ale. 

8/10


Spitfire

Description - Kentish Ale

Maker - Shepherd Neame Ltd

Notes - Bitter and citrusy, this ale lives up to its name. Quite a bite. (Allergic to something in it - Kentish hops?)

5/10

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Sheppy's Dabinett Apple

Description - Sometset Cider

Maker - Sheppy's Cider Ltd. 

Notes - Very tart with a quick die-off. 

3/10




Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Boondoggle

Description - Blonde Ale

Maker - Ringwood Brewery

Notes - Like a fruity pilsner. 

7/10


Crabbie's Ginger Beer

Description - Ginger Beer

Maker - John Crabbie & Co.

Notes -  Sweet like candy and a solid ginger flavor. 

6/10


William Wilberforce Freedom Ale

Description - British Ale

Maker - Westerham Brewery Company

Notes - Ale with a sweet character and distinctive floral flavors. 

6/10


Traditional Kentish Ale

Description - British Ale

Maker - Shepherd Neame Ltd

Notes - Very pilsner-like with a tangy character and distinctive, but not overly bitter hops. Great malty aftertaste. 

6/10

Bengal Lancer

Description - IPA

Maker - Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C.

Notes - Buttery and a little sweet with a well-balanced hop profile. 

8/10


Hobgoblin

Description - Ale

Maker - Wychwood Brewery

Notes - Buttery and good depth. Caramel highlights and smooth. 

8/10 


Perronelle's Blush

Description - Suffolk Cyder with Blackberries

Maker - the Cyder House, Aspall

Notes - tangy and fruity - very nice

7/10

Monday, September 9, 2013

Mississippi Mud

Description - Porter and Pilsner blend

Maker - Mississippi Brewing Company

Notes - Tangy with some nice dark coffee notes. 

6/10


Sunday, September 8, 2013

Salvation

Description - Belgian-Style Golden Ale

Maker - Avery Brewing Co. 

Notes - Sweet and deep, highlights of fruit and floral. 

8/10

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Pumpkick

Maker - New Belgium Brewery

Description - Pumpkin Beer

Notes - Light spicing and the fresh taste of fruity pumpkin - a refreshing beer. 


Verdict: 7/10