London Calling
Reuben's Brews

Poured from 16oz can into a dimpled mug.

Appearance: medium golden hue with a dash of haze and a finger of frothy ivory foam with just a hint of orange to it.

Smell: almost berrylike fruit aroma from the hops, atop a toasty, somewhat biscuity malt backbone. A pretty good example of the style.

Taste: that berry fruitiness persists through the flavor, and I think it works better in the aroma for me. I'm also not a huge fan of biscuity malt, and I think those flavors don't play super well together. It's still a pretty decent English style pale, though.

Mouthfeel: medium body with a big carbonation and a good creaminess.

Overall: not a bad beer, but this flavor profile doesn't totally jibe with my palate.

Pours an orangey amber with plenty of foam in the Fullers nonic. Warm and malty with just enough hoppy taste. Cereal and a touch of bitterness in the best beery fashion. Yes, it's fizzy and would not be confused with a "Real Ale," but here we are in the Northwest USA. Brewed with British malts and British East Kent Golding hops. It also has a "newer UK hop variety called Jester," which seems to add the fruity notes. Highly quaffable, smooth, and delicious. This is another style that could benefit from the American interpretation and add to the lower-alcohol brews.