Supplier: St Andrews Wine Company
A Leeds based brewery that started in 2013, with inspiration for their brand coming from the monks of Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, with their base of operations in a listed mill. This is their sessionable IPA, which is designed to mimic the big hop notes of the US IPAs. I served this chilled.
A Leeds based brewery that started in 2013, with inspiration for their brand coming from the monks of Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, with their base of operations in a listed mill. This is their sessionable IPA, which is designed to mimic the big hop notes of the US IPAs. I served this chilled.
Appearance: A rich golden ale, slightly opaque, with straw colours coming through when held to the light. The head is white and average, but fades fast leaving only a trace.
Aroma: Loads of mango and quite a bit of pineapple, hop resin in the back.
Flavour: A nice sugar note on the front, but with a freshness from the hops. The wave of indistinct hoppy notes then follows.
Body: Light, perfect for this style, and with the perfect amount of carbonation.
Aftertaste: These hop notes intensify in the aftertaste and couple with a floury/cereal note, and a slight grassy bitterness.
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 6, a very fresh and enjoyable beer, if not a little usual.
Price Range: £2.50 for a 330ml can; about right, that's all I can say really.
Food Pairings: I think this would go with a salty but more umami snack, such as seaweed or kale chips.
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