Robinsons Brewery Light Brigade – English Pale Ale at 4.1% ABV (C$2.78 at NLC Stavanger, 330 ml, best before 31-Dec-2020, acquired 9-Jul-2020, reviewed 11-Jul-2020)
Appearance: clear pale gold with one finger of fluffy white head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: floral/herbal/grass, bready malt, citrus, pine. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate-lively carbonation, medium duration lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
I know I’m a bit of an Iron Maiden fanboy and that probably taints my reviews of their offerings, but this is actually pretty good for what it is. A purist might argue it’s neither fish nor fowl, being hopped with Chinook and Goldings hops, but I interpret it as being primarily an English-style Pale with a little bit of modern (and yes, American-style) hopping for zest and brightness. It’s not (quite) a hybrid, just a slightly modernized EPA. I don’t care what you say, I kinda like it. (15/20)
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