Greene King Abbot Ale Premium Bitter / ESB at 5% ABV (C$3.18 at NLC Stavanger, 500 ml, bottle date 1-Sep-2015, best before 30-Sep-2016, reviewed 7-Jan-2016)
Appearance: clear medium amber with a short, short-lived off-white head, no lacing. (3/5) Aroma: caramel, grainy malt, apple, light earthy hops. (5/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-low bitter. (6/10) Palate: medium body, low carbonation, short duration bitter finish. (3/5)
A pretty unenthusiastic English bitter. I mean, I know “boring” is pretty much in-spec for the style, but this takes it to a whole new level. Sweet and malty, with very little discernible hop character except for a generalized moderately bitter finish. Really not much to recommend it. (11/20)
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