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Wells Banana Bread Beer

Wells Banana Bread Beer

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An English Strong Ale brewed by
Wells & Youngs

Bedford, England

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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3612.92/5.02.92/5.05.2%16.8 English pint, Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Bottled, Pasteurised.
This dark golden coloured ale hugs the palate with great intensity. Its malty aroma is complemented by the gentle nose of Banana. Its flavour unfolds with a sensual sparkle and a smart crispness, which balances its aroma perfectly. Tropically fruity; its ripe banana flavour, emphasised by a hint of bitterness, comes from the addition of real fair trade bananas and finishes with an emphatic, steely dryness.
2005 Recipe changed from 5.5% to 5.2%

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bannedrew (1), England
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4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/104/518/20
Jan 4, 2008  
Possibly my new favourite beer. A medium density but packed with a refreshing flavour and a tangy after taste. Carbonation is just right for me.


nickleslic (1), chicago, Illinois, USA
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4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/518/20
Mar 9, 2008  
What a pleasant suprise ! This beer is well recieved in chicago, as it sold out everywhere.


 Rob_Bestwick (555), Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Mar 7, 2003  
Banana nose with hints of toffee, pours with a dark tawny hue, banana and toffee taste with malt undertones, full bodied with a good solid aftertaste.


Englander_1986 (51), Middlesbrough, England
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/57/105/516/20
Nov 11, 2006  
I’m drinking this beer as I write this lol. The aroma is extremely strong, yet sweet, the scent of banana hits you immediately as you open the bottle. It’s appearance is a golden brown, with a small head when poured into a glass. In my opinion it is too fizzy to drink from the bottle, it’s much easier to drink wen left in the fridge open for an hour or so, but thats my opinion. The flavour is strong, and after a while can become sickly, but still enjoyable for a once in a while drink -- I cant see myself drinking bottle after bottle of this. Either way, I highly rec. this drink to anyone who wishes to try new ales.


mckeowbc (2), , Maryland, USA
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4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 6, 2008  
2008 bottle. Could smell the banana more than I could taste it. The banana flavor hits you a bit in the back of the tongue. Calling it "banana bread" beer is probably a bit of a misnomer, but it is a very likable beer. No overly strong, or intense flavors.




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