Friday, 18 September 2015

#80 - Wentworth Brewery - Imperial Ale - 3.8%

I have a fondness for session ales.  After all, they are my normal tipple of choice when I head to the pub.  More than that, however, they are very difficult to get right. The comparatively low alcohol puts a primacy on flavor and texture that higher ABV pints can somewhat avoid.  Wentworth Imperial is on the malty/fruity end of the spectrum and is just a little too sweet.  It is a touch watery in the bottle, which is disappointing in an otherwise quite pleasant beer.  The head leaves something to be desired, and I get the impression that this is a beer designed for cost and not for excellence.  Having said that, it is very drinkable and I would be glad of a pint in the majority of chain pubs/restaurants.  6/10.

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