I first tasted this ale a few weeks ago. Like a cool satin or toasty, warm flannel, it was the texture that first won me over. It has the pour and texture of a rich and creamy stout. When you pour it, you can watch the color separate from an opaque and rich gold, like unfiltered honey into its final warm, caramel color. Don't get me wrong, it's not Cirque du Soleil but it's still nice to look at.
After pouring, the beer separates into layers. Depth is always a nice characteristic no matter what or who is involved.To me, it smelled exactly how you would expect a beer to smell. You may wonder why this is appealing to a woman and I'm sure some of you may want to argue the nuances of the smell as being more complex. When I smelled it, I got beer plain and simple which isn't a bad thing since men often have that malty smell. In moderation, it's nice as long as it's not paired up with the odors of chicken wings and hot peppers.
Additionally, it had a thick, creamy foam on top that lasted the entire time I drank it.
The ale had very traditional flavors. It was a little nutty and had a slight bitterness that I found pleasant. It's also only 3.6 ABV making Tetley's English Ale really easy to drink while leaving the potential for a headache later at a minimum.
I would definitely serve this in place of a lager to accompany a great sandwich and add some character to an otherwise simple meal. I also think it's a great beer to drink by itself if you're inclined to drink a few at a time, maybe even during a football game. Without naming names, I'm sure some of my readers may fall into this category.
As for me, I typically don't finish my beer but I drank all of this one and was tempted to have another. It retails for about $40 a case which is a bit high but comparable to other beers in the same category.
Need a straw?To recap, it's smooth, handsome and smells good. What more do you need?
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I haven't had this beer in a long time, but I would agree its an excellent beer and would be a great choice to introduce people to the 'secret' beer world! Smooth and Creamy, just like the can says. (Does the can have that widget thing?) Might make a good beer to watch the Super Bowl with, no?
Yes, the can has a widget. I think it would be a great beer to drink while watching the Super Bowl and you're right. It would be a great cross-over beer, maybe the next level after a lager?
Nice review Rachel. It sounds tasty, but the experience I've had with English Ales is a bad one. I describe the flavor as Wet Bread. We'll see if this one is any better.
Thanks for reading. This English Ale is definitely bready so I would avoid it if that flavor doesn't appeal to you. I am able to overlook the hops in this one and I don't really care for that usually. Recently, I'm liking hops a little better in limited doses.
The ales I've had had nothing else but that bready flavor, it wasn't off set by malt and hops so it was just a big yeasty mess. This sounds better like there is some structure to the flavor profile. I'll look for it.
LOL! If it's your new favorite, I've gotta give it a try!
Love the pics! I call 'em "beer lapse photography" :)
Thanks, Randy. If you give it a try, report back and let us know how you liked it. Glad you liked the pictures. Who would think that watching beer suds is this interesting but it somehow is! :)
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