Brewery: Hobsons
ABV: 5.2%
Style: ESB
Location: Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
Aroma: Berry fruits, toffee, toasted teacakes, a little herbal, spices on the backend.
Colour: Russett coloured, on the hazy side with a one finger ivory coloured head.
Flavour: A rush of tart berry fruits attacts the senses followed by notes of apple and a rich pallate of spices like nutmeg and peppercorns. There is a lack of sweetness, yet the multi-layered malt base brings the flavours together, while the hops inject a notable bitterness and a spicy afternote. The smooth creamy mouthfeel helps draw it all in.
Verdict: This is an ideal beer to sit by a crackling fire with, its warming and inviting, the flavours and aromas swirl around bringing in further surprises along the way. It is a good example of an ESB, for a beer of this strength the combination of ingredients are evenly balanced to create a flavourful experience for the tastebuds, it is full of character.
Rating: 8/10
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