No, I am not talking about my ass. Today’s refresher is interestingly enough, an English Special Bitter. It’s exactly how it sounds, like a typical English ale but more even more bitter (but not overpowering). It’s very malt-driven, medium-bodied and a little harsh on the tongue. Which makes me think it was a helluva lot stronger, but surely enough it only clocks in at 4.8% ABV. Blimey! Makes you want to bring a few out on the range for a bit of golf and to talk about insurance rates. I don’t know. Is that what British people do?
Stereotypes aside, I rather enjoyed it. I get notes of heavily-toasted oats and cereal. I really ought to try more English styles so I want to be a little more lenient in scoring here. For that I’m only allowing myself to review one or two more goddamn juicy IPA’s this year.