Cottage Olde Winter Ale

Brewed by Cottage
Style: English Strong Ale
Castle Cary, England

Serve in English pint, Trappist glass

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UPDATED: FEB 16, 2004 Yet another beer from Cottage at the Head of Steam (handpump). Deep ruby colour. As expected, quite malty, with berry fruits, raisins and prunes. Toffee too. However, all this could be better integrated. Not too sweet. Not that strong either, but it is certainly aiming at the winter warmer style and succeeds quite well.

1. Cask Handpump at the Station Buffet, Stalybridge 16/11/2002 Mid brown colour with some sour fruit. Slightly bitter full malt finish. 2. Cask Handpump at the Vernon Arms, Liverpool 04/12/2003 Dark to mid brown slightly rich on the palate. Some sour fruit flavour and dryness and a smooth roast finish.