Beer Review: Theakston's Triple Hop

Name: Triple Hop

Brewery: Theakston

ABV: 4.3%

Style: Best Bitter

Location: Masham, North Yorkshire

Aroma: Profoundly malt forward with some hints of hops in the background.

Colour: Deep amber brown with a thin white head that quickly dissipates

Taste: A profoundly bitter flavour dominates, the trio of hops compete for attention without being discernable, a malty background is noticeable with some hints of fruitiness going on and notes of bready like qualities. The mouthfeel is close to watery, but not too gassy, it imparts a dry, biscuity feeling on the tongue. 

Verdict: A reasonable take on a northern style best bitter, the lack of a head was real letdown as it affected the overall mouthfeel, could it be down the condition of the beer perhaps? There is a definate bitterness that dominates, but the hoppiness seems a little on the flat side, one interesting element is the fruitiness in the background which gives it a distinct edge. Not a fantastic beer at any costs, probably served best at the handpump with a good sparkler. 

Rating: 6/10