Tuesday, 15 September 2015

#77 - Batemans - English B Bock - 6.0%


Now, this is excellent stuff!  Imagine, if you will, a version of Theakston's Old Peculier, that, while lacking some of the unique flavor, sits more lightly on the tongue, and is quite definitely easier on the stomach!  The bottle promises a 'Bavarian Style Strong Ale' and this it does indeed supply.  For those of us who visit Germany and curse their obsession with fizz, this is a wonderful hybrid - a genius blend of an English strong ale and a Bavarian Dark Lager.  Having read a number of reviews, I seem to like this beer far more than virtually anyone else on the internet.  And some of the criticisms are legitimate - it could have a thicker body and it could have a broader range of flavor.  I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions, but suffice it to say I will buy another bottle as soon as I find one.  7.5/10

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