Ruddles County
English Bitter
Rating: A-
Poured from bottle to pint glass.
Copper in color and cloudy. Off-white head with very small bubbles that leave no lacing. Strong, toasty aroma (almost burnt) with a hint of grape. Smooth, light-medium body with low carbonation; a little thin, but not watery. Taste is sweet, but not overpowering, with caramel and malt. Aftertaste is peppery and bready and lingers pleasantly around the tonsils. Very satisfying.
Old Speckled Hen
English Pale Ale
Rating: B+
Poured from bottle to pint glass.
Orangey copper in color. Small-bubbled, white, foamy head diminishes quickly. Very mild aroma. Medium body and buttery on the tip of the tongue. Seems slightly less carbonated out of the bottle. Taste is earthy, piney, a bit toasty; there are slight hints of citrus, champagne and biscuit. The flavor is surprisingly strong and complex considering the lack of aroma. Very drinkable.
Fuller’s London Pride
English Pale Ale
Rating: B
Poured from bottle to pint glass.
Amber/copper in color, clean and sparkling. Strong whiskey and toffee aroma. Pours a large-bubbled off-white head which diminishes quickly leaving behind light lacing. Medium bodied with low-medium carbonation. The consistency is thin but almost buttery; the flavor coats the tongue and allows the aftertaste to sit back towards the taste buds. Taste is minerally, not terribly bitter and slightly warming. Balance is above average.
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