Evening all, the ale of choice today has come from Badger Ales, Hopping Hare. This beer has come courtesy of the brewery in a beautiful gift set called the “Countryside Sett”
Badger Ale, Hopping Hare
ABV : 4.%
Looks : This ale is light golden in colour with moderate carbonation and a one finger foamy white head which dispersed within a minute
Aroma : Strong buttery aroma with hints of caramel/ butterscotch. There is also a floral and citrus fruit mix going on with a slight white grape sweetness.
Looks : This ale is light golden in colour with moderate carbonation and a one finger foamy white head which dispersed within a minute
Aroma : Strong buttery aroma with hints of caramel/ butterscotch. There is also a floral and citrus fruit mix going on with a slight white grape sweetness.
Flavour : The taste is fairly hoppy with light citrus notes, possibly grapefriut rounded off with a caramel/butterscotch bitterness. There seems to be that usual biscuit malt taste associated with many Badger Ales. There is a strange woody/twig earthy note to this beer.
Finish : Nice long dry bitterness
Rating : 7 out of 10
Rating : 7 out of 10
This ale was quiet refreshing and had that extra dry bitterness, which I like. Badger Ales are well known though out the UK and can be purchased from major supermarkets or directly from the brewery http://www.badgerdirect.com/
The 'new' Hopping Hare is one of my Favourites Badgers, anyone in the NW can't get it - it's sold by Booths.
ReplyDeleteIts a great beer and really refreshing. Nice and hoppy, to me a classic spring ale
ReplyDeleteRun away from the clear glass bottle, for there you will find skunking! Pretty decent beer if you can find it unlightstruck.
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