3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
Andy has made a 2010 release of this brew and the first kegs nade it to Chancey Smith’s
On Tap: puts a clear gold beer with a 1 finger cap in the glass. Lively effervessence, fair head retention and lacing.
Andy has made a 2010 release of this brew and the first kegs made it to Chancey Smith’s
On Tap: puts a clear gold beer with a 1 finger cap in the glass. Lively effervessence, fair head retention and lacing.
Aroma is hoppy-biscuity and lightly sweet.
Sandy sharp mouth feel, dry spritzy character.
Good balance between pale malts and hops in front....mid palate the hops (NZ varieties and UK varieteies) create some spicy-herbal-earthy complexity....finishes dry and lightly bitter with a sweet malty kiss right at the end.
A good cross-over brew with the sharpness of a pale ale and the malty drinkability of a German pilsner.
3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
I had this at a restaurant in Tobermory(tub or tubbyboat or some such name) a few months ago. A deep amber pour unleashed a frothy, but short lived white cap. Grainy, caramel malty nose with a bit of hops and grass. Tasted much of the same with added sweet fruit and a bit of metallic hops towards the finish. I don’t think was a one off.
3 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Draft. C’est What FOSB. Golden amber body with a small white head. Light fruity aroma, some malt. Similar flavour with light caramel notes. Average palate. Pleasant and drinkable, but the 10W30 is more interesting.
3.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Draught @ C’est What. A Tale of Two Beers. At first, gives the impression of a clean, fresh, malty, not-too-carbonated ale, one you could really pour down your gullet. But in mid-gulp you notice it gets difficult towards the back of the palate: finishing like a lager, with cheesy, mineral and metallic notes, essentially ruining the effect.
3.1 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Draught sample at Bar Towel pre-tasting for C’est What Spring ’06 Festival. Orange-amber with a small head. Aroma of sweet, slightly earthy malt - fresh and pleasant. Body is soft and a bit light. Flavour is mellow to start, with the earthy malt suggested by the aroma, but it turns a bit astringent and harsh in the finish. It’s an interesting experiment that I would probably enjoy more if I was a bigger fan of the two beers that were blended to make this one.
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