Boston (South Africa) Whale Tale Ale

Brewed by Boston Breweries (South Africa)
Style: Amber Ale
Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Serve in English pint, Shaker

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had on tap @ rascals WHILE watching Man Utd - Arsenal.....tie...Does have a somewhat pretty head, alittle thin...low bitters,uninspiring but as it says in the description, they are almost there..alittle more work and u might have something

Reddish brown colour...very drinkable, fine aroma...slightly bitter aftertaste...nice head retainment throughout drinking stage

(Bottle, thanks sister) Pours dark amber to copper with a small sand-coloured head. The aroma holds caramel/fudge, grain, hay and canned fruits up front. Light grassy, buttery and tiny compost-like undertones. Surprisingly “big” nose considering the low alcohol content. The flavor is light to medium sweet, tiny bitter and tiny acidic. Tones of caramel, fudge, light fruit, hay and grass. The mouthfeel is fairly clean and watery with a near medium carbonation. Light crisp. Abrupt finish with a watery caramel touch. Light bodied. Not too bad.

(Bottle 340 ml) A clear brown-amber colour with a nice head (medium sized bubbles). A little caramel taste and a lot of hops in the end.

Moderate aroma is sweet, but not overly strong. This pale ale has a nice amber color with a clean head that lasts the duration of the drink. Fruity hops give it a nice flavor that was pleasing and left me wanting a second.

Bottle. Light brown with tan stable head. Aroma is nutty and a bit fruity with notes of chocolate. Flavor is very smooth and mouth feel is surprisingly big for a small beer like this - would be even better with less carbonation. Short aftertaste and a little watery finish. Amazing effort for a beer of only 3,5% and probably the best bottled mild ale I have had.

(Bottle 50 cl) Clear amber golden with a small, off-white head. Lightly tart aroma with a whiff of caramel. Light in body, discreet caramel and roasted malts before a short, dry and lightly bitter finish. Has a discreet underlying acidity. 170508

had this on tap...as mentioned below, not very inspiring, but maybe there is some potential.