The Rev. James is in one sense superb, as a 4.5% malty bitter it tastes like, well, real ale. It is self assured in its mild malty flavor. The aftertaste is pleasantly bitter. It is exceptionally smooth from first sip to final dregs. However, and it is a big however, there is very little aroma or actual flavor. After the first sip, this is not a problem, but by the end of the pint, this seems like a serious deficit. There is no doubt that this beer is well made and absolutely worth trying and perhaps even drinking all evening, depending upon what else is on tap, but in the search for the world's best beer, it doesn't come close. There is no personality, verve, or hint that it is in any way special. A shame given the craftsmanship that has no doubt gone into its creation. A 6.5/10 in total.
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