Supplier: Beers of Europe
Apparently named after farmer folklore (although I'm dubious this isn't just said in jest), this is one of Victory's all-year round brews that came about in 1996. Made with German malts and American whole flower hops, I served this chilled from the fridge.
Apparently named after farmer folklore (although I'm dubious this isn't just said in jest), this is one of Victory's all-year round brews that came about in 1996. Made with German malts and American whole flower hops, I served this chilled from the fridge.
Appearance: Quite murky and not pale, more of a fiery amber colour Has a thin, off-white head that dissipates quickly
Aroma: Has a faint smell of that sweet hop resin.
Flavour: A bit carbony on the front which then goes into a lovely sweet hop flavour in the back.After some time this lessens and an ok malt body comes through that does pair with the hops quite well.
Body: On the higher levels of carbonation to still be a nice level of fizzyness. Nice, light and refreshing.
Aftertaste: A hoppy bitterness that is just a tad too green in flavour and has a hint of grapefruit. This green taste gets more and more dominant until it is unpleasent. Hints of sugar.
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 6, good beer but little things make it not a great as it could be, but mainly it is the after taste which caused me to drop it from a 7.
Price Range: £2.89 for a 355ml bottle, a bit too expensive for what it is.
Food Pairings: It's quite a dominant flavour that is hard to pair with, so I think it would go best with curries that are also dominant.
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