Gales Robins Revenge

Formerly brewed at Gales
Style: Bitter
Horndean, England

Serve in English pint

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As the name suggests, this is is a seasonal ale produced around Christmas time. In style, it is rather a hybrid between a warming winter ale and a fruity dark bitter. The brewery was not identiified on the pump clip, but I confirmed with the brewery that it is a George Gale beer. They also tell me that the pump clip has now been modified to show the brewery name. This is a deep red/chestnut colour. The nose is fruity, although this is relatively muted. Fruit dominates the initial palate but a good balancing bitterness develops later. Long finish, again with a nice hoppy bite. Some drinkers might be expecting a full bodied winter ale, in which case the mouthfeel is a little thin. However, I don't think that is what is intended and this is a nice beer. Handpump, Two Chairmen, London SW1, December 2003.