Thornbridge Kipling

Brewed by Thornbridge
Style: American Pale Ale
Bakewell, England

Serve in Lager glass, Shaker, Tulip

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Bottled ; Devon ; UK ; Malt,citrus,grass and strong fruity aroma ; Clear dark yellow color with smaller lasting head ; Light sweet and heavier bitter taste ; Longer bitter finish ; Medium body ; Pleasant ale.

On tap
This is a respectable, though unremarkable, pale ale. I will have to pick up a bottle to see how it compares but there are certainly better hoppy alternatives even in the UK. Still, you could do worse if you were unlucky so if the price is right give it a try.

Aroma / Appearance - The lively carbonation and semi-transparent bronze base give away the life in this one. Warm oranges, citrus, and a solid hop profile invite further reflection. It is not heavy but why should it be? It is only a 5% session beer.

Flavor / Palate - Grapefruit and ripe melons give this a nice fruity texture. The transition into a mellow finish accents what is a fairly well balanced offering. It might not have the punch and complexity of a higher gravity American pale but then again this was not made in North America.

Bottle from Mane Liquor. Straw yellow pour with a small, fluffy white head. Nose shows lots of lemon and caramel. Very balanced aroma. Balance shines in the taste. Light citric hoppage with focus on lemon and zesty undertones. Caramel comes through. Very balanced stuff, works very well. Good beer

Pale cloudy appearance with medium white head. Aromas of fruits, citrus and pine. Medium body with bitter tastes. Also tastes toast. Nice APA!

Slightly cloudy and golden body. Head is white and fluffy, leaving nice lacing on the glass. Nose is lively and fresh with notes of tropical fruits, pine, and grass. Taste is dry and leaves a mild bitter feel in the mouth. Overall a nice beer with a mix of light fruitiness and earthy touches

Cask at Draft House clapham. Slightly cloudy golden beer. Creamy white head on pour. Hoppy nose. Hoppy flavor with orange citrus tones. Slightly bitter finish. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

Dobre tresciwe piwo mocno goryczkowe jak IPA. Piana zadowalajaca, puszysta i w miare trwala. Kolor Jak lagera zloty i prawie klarowny, odrobine zamglony. Pelny chmielowy smak i tresc.

All’aspetto si presenta di un dorato quasi opalescente, schiuma bianca fine e poco persistente. Al naso si percepisce immediatamente l’utilizzo dell’inconfondibile Nelson Sauvin, ottimi odori di frutta tropicale, in bocca si presenta elegante, corpo medio con una buona base di malto che aiuta ad apprezzare meglio l’amaro fruttato finale. Da provare.

On tap at Bar Animal in Madrid. Pours a crystal clear, pale golden colored body with an inch thick, foamy and frothy, off-white head that dissipates slowly and leaves a nice lacing. Aroma is juicier citruses with some lemon-grass, a nice floral element, clean pale malts, and a touch of caramel. Flavor is similar. Citrusy florals and a nice lemon-grass with a lightly sweetened, clean pale malt backing. Hints of caramel and a touch of biscuit before this finishes dry, moderately bitter, fruity, and a bit catty with a few resins. Lengthy aftertaste following a light, crisp body and a soft, moderate carbonation. Overall, a really nice APA. Crisp, clean, and well hopped in a very easy drinking body. I could drink this all day.

Bottle. Not a sweet aroma unlike other beers in this style. Instead it’s rather crisp and sharpish. Lime, grass, lemon grass and kiwi. Dry, crisp, aromatic taste. Fruity and hoppy flavour with a strong yet not overbearing bitterness. Some malty notes in the otherwise hop dominated finish. Unusual and very likeable!