> I'm unsure about this, Nathan wouldn't drink ICE COLD BEER,
> and certainly not after tasting lukewarm Newcastle Brown Ale in Bath
;-)
Brown ale judge Moose writes:
>>>It's been 35 years since I've had that beer in the UK. At least with
the import
>>>stuff, I'm over it. There are better
>>>domestic brown ales.
Agreed. Newcastle Brown is fair to middling. Resembles a light lager as
much as English Brown Ale. It is probably the most well known of the
genre though and why places insist in having this as there one brown
ale I have no idea. BTW not more than 10 yrs ago I would bet there was
little difference between American Brown ales and English brown ales. I
think now most concede they have evolved apart with the American
version being a different beast altogether and much bolder. Moose could
inquire of his sons to see if they agree.
Moose did sample the architypical top of the chart English Brown at my
place last year I believe--Sam Smith.
Some write comments such as the "best brew in the universe" or "would
sell my soul for this brew" but I just
don't like it as much as several American Brown ales---just not that
fond of the diacetyl/ overly sweet finish.
>>>Actually, now that I've spent months around my beer nut son, I seem
to be
>>>moving away from browns, anyway.
Say what??? One of the official list judges moving away from one of the
all time very best brew varieties??? I am shocked/ appalled--my ox has
been gored. Recall the list American Brown Ale judge at work:
http://tinyurl.com/cyb2vzo
My dismay is ameliorated in part by the memory of the DFH (dogfish
head) 60min IPA he brought. He worried that he might be bringing coals
to Newcastle but he really brought a diamond. I don't try too many new
IPA's (though Marnie likes them) but this was special. In your face
citrusy hops, but very nice indeed.
I'll look for that again.
>>>Matilda, a Belgian style ale out of
>>>Chicago, that gets great reviews and has won many medals.
Ahh many good reviews indeed. Belgionesque it is-- using Belgian
hops. Nose has some barnyard notes as well as wet socks. I can't get
over that. Take a pass. It has very high ABV and has a shelf life of
5 years. It has an upfront peppery/spicy flavor on the palate with a
sl bitter hoppy finish.
Matilda is an elegant lady, but I will not be waltzing her anytime soon.
BTW, I enjoyed the Paris shots,
Did I get off-topic again, Mike
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