The third part of guest blogger Adam Bruderer's review of our current 52 week beer club case...9. Oakleaf Brewery Co Hole hearted – A surprisingly powerful golden ale. Hints of floral aromas and a strong after taste. (3.5/5)
10 Felinfoel Brewery Stout – Ah, stout! I’ve been looking forward to this one. A typically rich full bodied stout. A thick creamy head, smooth and malty. Very drinkable (3.5/5)
11. Belvoir Brewery Melton Red. Full flavoured with bitter undertones, typical of a red beer along with a strong aftertaste. One to be drank slowly and savoured (3/5)
12. Atlantic Brewery Gold is described as an organic pale ale spiced with ginger. So here was an opportunity to do a taste test and compare it with Williams Brothers Alcoholic Ginger Beer. The ginger flavours of the Atlantic Gold were much more subtle. Not the ginger-y kick of the Williams Bros beer but refreshing none the less. (3.5/5)
13. Finally Acorn Brewery Conquest. As a fan of Acorn beers and IPAs, I left this one until last and it did not disappoint. This golden IPA is full of hoppy goodness and an enjoyable bitter aftertaste (4/5)
Well, that brings to an end my first stint of beer blogging. I hope I have done all the beers justice. Many thanks for myBrewerytap.com for supplying the beers and if anyone would like me to review any of their beers, please contact me!
Thanks Adam. More un-biased guest reviews of our cases soon! You can sign up for the 52wbc here, or buy the mixed case with the same contents here.
Me again, and my take on these beers.
ReplyDeleteAs I said before, I'm letting the bottle conditioned beers mature for a bit longer before tasting, so I haven't drunk the Oakleaf Hole Hearted or the Atlantic Gold yet. I'm a bit concerned about the Atlantic, because it comes in a clear bottle, not a brown one. Although it's in the dark in my cellar, you never know how it was kept before you got it; I'm hoping it isn't "skunky" due to being affected by the light.
Felinfoel Stout. Aroma of treacle, also present in the sweetish taste. A bit too gassy, but if you like milk stout, you'll like this. 2.5/5
Belvoir Melton Red. Mid brown colour. Smooth but rather nondescript. 2/5
Acorn Conquest. Pleasantly bitter and refreshing. A good summer drink, or with food, in spite of its strength 3/5