Supplier: Beers of Europe
Continuing from the horizontal tasting of the Ogham range, having previously done Oak and later doing Willow. This is their Russian Imperial Stout using lots of hops and seven different types of malts. Its namesake Ash is the wood that implies spirituality, reflection, and power.
Continuing from the horizontal tasting of the Ogham range, having previously done Oak and later doing Willow. This is their Russian Imperial Stout using lots of hops and seven different types of malts. Its namesake Ash is the wood that implies spirituality, reflection, and power.
Appearance: A dark black that you can just about see through, with a thick tan head.
Aroma: Cream and chocolate on the nose with a little bit of coffee and berries.
Flavour: Lots of fruit and fresh chocolate, and a little bit of licorice.
Body: Surprisingly fresh and very smooth.
Aftertaste: A little smokey with coffee and some malty bitterness.
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 7, quite clean and strong, nice but not sessionable.
Price Range: £3.08 for 330ml bottle, an acceptable price for such a strong beer.
Food Pairings: Some tender juicy steak with salsa.
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