Name: India Pale Ale
ABV: 5.5%
Brewery: St Peter's
Style: English IPA
Location: Bungay, Suffolk
Aroma: Hints of figs and plums and complimented by a treacle toffee like note, counterbalanced by lacings of oak, sherry and bittering hops that assault the senses.
Colour: Dark orangey gold with a one finger ivory coloured head.
Taste: A pronounced bitterness is beset with a toffeeish background with hints of vanilla thrown in, the leads off to grassy hops that boast a whisp of grapefruit and lychee. The residual effect is sherry like with a strong warming note that awakens the tastebuds. Mouthfeel is smooth and cloying, if not a little chewy.
Verdict: A classic old school IPA, with none of that tropical citrussy faff. Hops and malt compliment each other to make a balanced flavour profile that is full of character from bittersweet hops to toffee, almost syruppy quality of the malt bill. Nothing is taken lightly with this strong performer.
Rating: 8/10
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