Brewery: Cellar Head
Style: Bitter
ABV: 4.0%
Location: Flimwell, East Sussex
Colour: Amber with a slight reddish tinge, a rather frothy head when poured, so expect a two finger cream coloured head.
Aroma: Fruity, biscuity, dry, with a touch of smokiness on the back end.
Taste: Hints of a fruity flavour can be detected, but are quickly enveloped with a pronounced bitterness. Biscuity, dry and smooth mouthfeel. The intriguing combination of five malts Maris Otter, Amber, Munich, Cara Gold, Chocolate, gives off a roasted and fully rounded flavour profile which adds to the complexities of the beer.
Verdict: A fairly decent session bitter, where the combination of several malts take centre place in building up it's flavours. The beer has a distinct roasty and bitter quality to it, which it makes it seem stronger than its relatively low ABV suggests. The hoppiness and fruity elements seem rather muted in relation to the malts, but that is to be expected when it comes to bitter. The beer is rather frothy, so take care when pouring.
Rating: 8/10
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