#85 - 87 - One Mile End Brewery - Docker's Delight, Rye IPA, and Docker's Delight

One Mile End is a microbrewery based below The White Heart Brewpub in Whitechapel, London.  When I visited, they had three of their own on tap, so I thought I would give you a bit of a combined review.

Docker's Delight - 4.2%

This is a very flat southern style bitter.  If you like a thick head on your pint, stay well away!  The closest comparison I can draw is an ESB, with Fuller's ESB being the closest mainstream comparison.  Now, I am a great fan of the classic bitter style and particularly ones that don't shy away from a powerfully bitter aftertaste, but I am well aware that this beer won't be for everyone.  It lacks a touch of smoothness, but is certainly above average.  A well deserved 6.5/10.

Rye IPA - 5.2%

This is easily the best Rye IPA I have tried recently.  Extremely smooth.  Excellent citrus hoppy notes.  The rye flavor is not nearly as overpowering as it can be in other examples of this type.  Had I had more time, I would have drunk this all night and possibly returned the next day for more of the same. If you only have time to try one, this is definitely the one to go for. 7.5/10

Hospital Porter - 5.2%

Just when I thought I had found a real gem of a microbrewery, I tried the weakest of the three.  This is just a touch watery, a touch sweet, and has a bit too much of a milky flavor for my taste.  It's still perfectly drinkable however and my distaste has more to do with my preference for beers that are less sweet.  6/10

All in all, the brewpub is well worth a visit.  A nice atmosphere, helpful staff, and two above average beers and a real gem.  Head that way if you get the chance.