Pale + Four
Tring Brewery Company Ltd.

 

500ml bottle served in a nonic. 03/02/17 printed on the cap. This beer looks beautiful in the glass - translucent copper with a rocky, half-inch, off-white head that eventually settles into a soapy/froathy slick. Swaths and slashes of lacing are exposed during the tasting and exhibits excellent adhesion. Nose expresses suggestions of cara malt, a light earthy/herbal quality and a hint of melon and tropical fruit only slightly detectable at the back end. Taste is somewhat consistent with nose - cara malt and biscuity notes are present as well as a buttery quality and some earthy/herbal hoppiness; however, the malt profile really takes over. I really don't get any of the Simcoe, Citra, Amarillo or Galaxy indicated in the description on the label. Mouthfeel is light-medium in body (but closer to light) with a pleasant, even carbonation and just a trice of oiliness. Overall, a very nice English Pale Ale - I don't get much of the American hop profile; however, it's pretty drinkable and enjoyable nonetheless.