Rams Head

Brewery: Fordham Brewing Co.

Supplier: Beers of Europe

Fordham joined forces with another brewery (Dominion) in 2007 and consolidated operations in 2009, thus they share a base of operations. This if Fordham's year round IPA, made with a little rye malt but not enough to distinguish it as a rye beer. The hops used are not rare but not the most commonly use; Bravo, Chinook, and Motueka. This one is a little out of date i think as the date on it is March the 15th 2014; it says that is the bottling date but I bought it on the October the 11th 2013.... I served this straight from the fridge.

Appearance: A peach gold colour with a thin and short-lived white head

Aroma: Honey and hop resin, with some fresh fruits in the back-ground (maybe grapes). Also, some hints of sourdough bread.

Flavour: Fresh and then sweet on the back, no distinct flavours just the skeleton of flavour. Some fresh fruit notes do come with time

Body: Quite syrupy for a beer such as this, especially as the front flavours are so fresh.

Aftertaste: A very hoppy bitterness, too bitter for me, with a soapy note.

Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 3, good at first but it gets cloying and less enjoyable to drink as time goes by. It is like they have taken a refreshing beer and boosted it so it has lost the drinkability but hasn't got the flavours more commonly associated with a bigger beer.

Price Range: £2.99 for a 355ml bottle, too much for what it is.

Food Pairings: Something strong, spicy, and juicy; like piri piri chicken.