Brewery: Weetwood
Style: Premium Ale
ABV: 4.5%
Location: Kelsall, Cheshire
Colour: Redish brown, rather frothy when poured with a two
finger off white head.
Aroma: Fruity, with a scent of dryness coming through. A
hint of alcoholic strength comes through, which is typical of Northern beers.
Taste: Overwhelmingly bitter and fruity with a smooth,
creamy and cloying mouthfeel. Some malty caramel notes are present which
suggest sweetness which rolls along in the background. There’s a hint of nuttiness,
whilst the bitterness lingers long after the sip.
Verdict: An intriguing and robust bitter, comprising of a
jumble of incoherent flavours. The beer notably extracts sinew of flavour that
makes it seem stronger than it’s ABV of 4.5%. The bitterness is rather strong,
if not overpowering, which supresses any hints of discernible caramel sweetness
and nuttiness. The creamy mouthfeel works well with the drink, which helps make
it easier to quaff, and helps offset its persistent bitterness. It’s complex of
flavours tries too hard to make an impact.
Rating: 7/10
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