Wellington Arkell Best Bitter

Brewed by Wellington County Brewery
Style: Bitter
Guelph, Canada

Amber coloured. Rather malty, dry, balanced and well drinkable bitter.

A very enjoyable beer, with a nice light hoppiness, although I think it may have slipped a little in recent years.

(draft) Clear amber body with small off-white head. Aroma is medium sweet, some smoke, light orange. Taste is medium sweet, malty, some orange-fruity, light smoke. Light-medium body, moderately fizzy, some acidity.

Bottle acquired in trade with blankboy (thanks!). Poured a deep amber color with a small sized off white head. Softer aromas and tastes of caramel, honey and a splash of citrus. Thinner (then again we had this after a couple of IPAs/IIPAs). Wouldn’t be a bad session beer.

The aroma is moderately malty with notes of butterscotch and light perfume. Slightly hazy light amber hue. Small white creamy head. Quickly, but not fully diminishing. Perfectly balanced and very refreshing. Nice and malty up front, but evened out by the hops on the backside. A nice burst of caramel in there as well. Light to medium-bodied with a slightly silky mouthfeel. Fizzy carbonation. Short, crisp, clean finish.

341 ml bottle. Pale amber colour, thick tan head. Nice bready malts, a touch of yeastiness and light fruitiness. A bit of sulfury aroma as well. Spicy/grassy hop aroma. Flavour is a bit thin but it is well-balanced. Bready malt and faint sweetness balanced by light spicy hops. Tasty for 4% ABV, but not quite as good as some English bitters I’ve had.

On tap - Blue Meany Toronto. Copper coloured with a faintly bitter aroma. Reminded me too much of an English brewery conditioned bitter, Drinkable but bland.

Thanks again to Hogtown Harry for this. Dark straw pour with slightly bitter caramel malt aroma, plus hops, citrus, and pale skinned fruit. The flavor is roasty malty, with some slight cabernet and hops, and a little honey, yet the palate remains tannic. Gets a bit rauchy as it warms.