Farnham Ale & Lager 35 - Bitter British Ale
Farnham Ale & Lager - Vermont Laboratory
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- Style:
- Bitter - English
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 82
- Avg:
- 3.64 | pDev: 12.91%
- Reviews:
- 8
- Ratings:
- From:
- Farnham Ale & Lager - Vermont Laboratory
- Vermont, United States
- Avail:
- Retired (no longer brewed)
- Wants
- 1
- Gots
- 6
SCORE
82
Good
82
Good
Notes:
Reviews: 8
| Ratings: 27
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Reviews by GratefulBeerGuy:
GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire
4.13/5 rDev +13.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
16 oz. Can poured into a traditional dimpled mug.
Info on BA says brewed in Quebec Canada. This can states: brewed in South Burlington, VT.
Partially hazed out amber color, substantial off-white foam cap with slow dissipation.
Honey biscuit malty aroma, classic for an English bitter style. Herbal and breast for sure.
Crisp and clean with a full, English malty taste and feel. Breast, buttery biscuit with a light, sweet honey effect, herbal, dry hops add a definite bitter, herbal and earthy finish. Really fine complexity for this style. Traditional aspects all the way through.
Easy session, and highly enjoyable brew.
Aug 06, 2016
4.13/5 rDev +13.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
16 oz. Can poured into a traditional dimpled mug.
Info on BA says brewed in Quebec Canada. This can states: brewed in South Burlington, VT.
Partially hazed out amber color, substantial off-white foam cap with slow dissipation.
Honey biscuit malty aroma, classic for an English bitter style. Herbal and breast for sure.
Crisp and clean with a full, English malty taste and feel. Breast, buttery biscuit with a light, sweet honey effect, herbal, dry hops add a definite bitter, herbal and earthy finish. Really fine complexity for this style. Traditional aspects all the way through.
Easy session, and highly enjoyable brew.
Aug 06, 2016
More User Reviews:
Dominic51487 from Canada (QC)
3.69/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Darker on the SRM chart than other bitter I've tasted. I would say about a 9. Length is short and not as bitter as I would like an English bitter to be.
Jun 25, 2019
3.69/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Darker on the SRM chart than other bitter I've tasted. I would say about a 9. Length is short and not as bitter as I would like an English bitter to be.
Jun 25, 2019
Bitterbill from Wyoming
4.09/5 rDev +12.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
South Burlington branch can.
A: Cloudy rust colour, off white foam is thick and leaves loads of lacing behind.
S: Mix of lemony hops and heaps of caramel and grainy malt.
T: Grain, caramel malt dominate with the lemon tasting hops playing second fiddle. Like it should be for the style.
M: Creaminess gives the impression of full bodied.
O: Well crafted Bitter. More of these in the US required!
Feb 12, 2017
4.09/5 rDev +12.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
South Burlington branch can.
A: Cloudy rust colour, off white foam is thick and leaves loads of lacing behind.
S: Mix of lemony hops and heaps of caramel and grainy malt.
T: Grain, caramel malt dominate with the lemon tasting hops playing second fiddle. Like it should be for the style.
M: Creaminess gives the impression of full bodied.
O: Well crafted Bitter. More of these in the US required!
Feb 12, 2017
Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)
3.5/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Can: Poured a clear light brown color ale with a small foamy head with good retention with light lacing. Aroma of light dry bitter caramel malt notes. Taste is quite dry and slightly bitter with some dry caramel malt. Body is about average for style with good carbonation. Well brewed to style with easy drinking characteristics.
May 15, 2014
3.5/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Can: Poured a clear light brown color ale with a small foamy head with good retention with light lacing. Aroma of light dry bitter caramel malt notes. Taste is quite dry and slightly bitter with some dry caramel malt. Body is about average for style with good carbonation. Well brewed to style with easy drinking characteristics.
May 15, 2014
papat444 from Canada (QC)
3.85/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Enjoyed at Bières & Saveurs in pouring rain! Generous courtesy of the staff.
Nice copper-orange color, very creamy in taste but with a nice bitter kick. Fresh orange, bit of minerals, dry fruit, smooth feel. I`ll definitely grab a 4-pack when they come out.
Aug 31, 2013
3.85/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Enjoyed at Bières & Saveurs in pouring rain! Generous courtesy of the staff.
Nice copper-orange color, very creamy in taste but with a nice bitter kick. Fresh orange, bit of minerals, dry fruit, smooth feel. I`ll definitely grab a 4-pack when they come out.
Aug 31, 2013
bobv from Vermont
4.15/5 rDev +14%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 30, 2016
4.15/5 rDev +14%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 30, 2016
kds2437 from Texas
3.6/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Jan 26, 2019
3.6/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Jan 26, 2019
sgregory from Connecticut
3.75/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jan 05, 2017
3.75/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jan 05, 2017
Simon212 from Canada (ON)
2.95/5 rDev -19%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Jun 27, 2016
2.95/5 rDev -19%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Jun 27, 2016
T-34-85 from New York
3.82/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Served from a tall boy can to a nonic pint glass.
L: A clear medium amber beer with short head that dissipates to minimal lacing
S: Minimal aroma. Light notes of breadiness and malt.
T: Smooth with low to moderate bitterness and light malty sweet flavor.
Overall: Very pleasant drinkable English Bitter. Good beer with excellent balance. Definitely recommended for those days when you're not interested in a big hop bomb or boozy imperial stout, and are still looking for a solid drinkable beer with flavor and substance.
Oct 01, 2015
3.82/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Served from a tall boy can to a nonic pint glass.
L: A clear medium amber beer with short head that dissipates to minimal lacing
S: Minimal aroma. Light notes of breadiness and malt.
T: Smooth with low to moderate bitterness and light malty sweet flavor.
Overall: Very pleasant drinkable English Bitter. Good beer with excellent balance. Definitely recommended for those days when you're not interested in a big hop bomb or boozy imperial stout, and are still looking for a solid drinkable beer with flavor and substance.
Oct 01, 2015
Gop from Canada (QC)
3.91/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Tasted a little smokey at the first sip. End with a light taste of maple sirop.
Mar 06, 2015
3.91/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Tasted a little smokey at the first sip. End with a light taste of maple sirop.
Mar 06, 2015
Max8787 from Canada (QC)
4.21/5 rDev +15.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Tastefull. Hint of maple syrup. Best Farnham product
Apr 29, 2016
4.21/5 rDev +15.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Tastefull. Hint of maple syrup. Best Farnham product
Apr 29, 2016
zotzot from Vermont
3.75/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nice and fresh and clean
Jul 17, 2016
3.75/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nice and fresh and clean
Jul 17, 2016
fortyfield from Canada (ON)
4/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Jan 25, 2016
4/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Jan 25, 2016
dougbreathe from France
3.72/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Feb 19, 2017
3.72/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Feb 19, 2017
binno from Canada (ON)
3.85/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
May 04, 2016
3.85/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
May 04, 2016
JOhn_Molson from Canada (QC)
3.52/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Jan 24, 2017
3.52/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Jan 24, 2017
Farnham Ale & Lager 35 - Bitter British Ale from Farnham Ale & Lager - Vermont Laboratory
Beer rating:
82 out of
100 with
27 ratings
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