09 Aug 11 Old Crafty Hen
Dropped into the local Morrison’s on the way home, and picked up a few bottles.
One of them is this delicious offering from the Morland Brewery.
Old Crafty Hen is a malty amber ale, and is matured in vintage oak vats.
It has a smooth raisin finish.
It’s a decent strength too, which balances that maltiness with an abv of 6.5%.
Morrison’s are selling a 500ml bottle (just under a pint), at just £1.89 each.
Perhaps it’s a bit too strong for some to have as a session beer, and it’s not really a summer ale; more suited to a winter’s evening in my view with all that malt, but I’d certainly be up for sinking a few when I’ve got the time!
Tags: 500ml bottle, abv, amber ale, malt, morland brewery, old crafty hen, pint, raisin, session beer, summer ale
02 Mar 09 The Foothills of NC Bring Superb Craft Beers
Foothills Hoppium IPA
A nice refreshing brew. As the name implies it’s certainly hoppy, but if you like a hoppy brew, this is certainly just right for a good session beer.
It’s a bright coppery color, and a good head that lingers, and sticks to the side of the glass. I detected a citrus tone, which gave it that refreshing quality. Although it’s hoppy, it’s well balanced with the sweetness of the malt, and it has quite a sweet finish. Not overly carbonated.
I could certainly, and will definitely look out for this beer in the future, and buy it again. It’s been a real pleasure to drink this evening!
Check out Charleston Beer Exchange for a whole lot of excellent brews.
Tags: hoppy brew, malt, refreshing brew, refreshing quality, session beer, sweetness
