Thursday, 29 May 2014

Beowulf Dark Raven

Today's offering is Staffordshire beer picked up last Christmas

Appearance

Dark ruby chestnut with tan head

Aroma

Hint of vineous fruits, Dark malt with a digestive biscuit smell

Taste

Smokey peat at first with a big hit of sweetness, lots of carbonation. The finish is slightly bitter smoke and gentle malt

Overall

Nice mild with nice Smokey taste just fades to quickly

7/10

Sunday, 18 May 2014

Cooper 's extra strong vintage ale

Appearance
Slightly cloudy chestnut brown with good white head.

Aroma
Touch of dark vinous fruits with bitter hops with a hint of floral hops as well.

Taste

Refreshing floral hops with a touch of brown malt and a pleasant fizz. The finish is slightly soapy and warming with a touch of hops.

Overall

Nice refreshing beer but not that special.

6/10