Supplier: Kris Wines
I had not heard of Sly Fox before seeing them in this shop. This is their Year-round pale ale, brewed with with American grown Centennial and Cascade hops. Served straight out of the fridge.
I had not heard of Sly Fox before seeing them in this shop. This is their Year-round pale ale, brewed with with American grown Centennial and Cascade hops. Served straight out of the fridge.
Appearance: A very slightly opaque orange-copper colour, with a medium off-white head the is reasonably short lived.
Aroma: Hints of that typical hop resin smell with and underlying note of honey; this is quite a subtle smell, probably due to the cold.
Flavour: A smooth and powerful blend of hops and malt, similar to the taste of honey, with a very small hint of roast and sweet dough. With more drinking there seems to be a hint of unfermented wort, which actually works well.
Body: Light but still present enough to support it, a bit more heavier on the back, which is nice.
Aftertaste: Starts to present a nice averaged bitterness
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 8, just as it borders on a 7, not too strong a flavour (which is what you want in a pale ale) and those flavours are all nice with a complimenting bitters. Quite heavy for a pale ale, so good for Spring/Autumn.
Price Range: £2.99 for a 355ml can, I would definitely get it again.
Food Pairings: Beef and barley stew. Some of the flavours would match and the freshness would break through the heaviness of the stew.
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