#72 - Revisionist (Marston's) - Steam Beer

And so we come at last to the final entry in our week of Revisionist Beers.  On this occasion they have attempted another classic, full of rich history.  I've drunk many steam beers in my day, several of them in San Francisco itself and, while some have been good and others bad, they have all been overflowing with character.  Which is exactly what this beer is lacking.  Other than the oft repeated slight metallic aftertaste and mildly watery texture there is very little wrong with this beer, but what concerns me is how little there is that is right.  At 4.7% it would be a touch strong for a long session, but even if it weren't, it's overwhelming lack of flavor would make it a constant disappointment.  As unhelpful as it may sound, the most descriptive I can be is that it smells and tastes like beer, but not in a way that is either terribly enticing or very satisfying.  As such it is a supremely frustrating beer that receives a thoroughly mediocre 5.5/10