steveh
11-15-2004, 01:38 PM
Frederic Robinson Ltd., Stockport, England.
"Brewed with extra hops for extra flavor!" So proclaims the label. The web site says this beer is dry-hopped.
Deep gold to near amber color with a very tight, eggshell white head that settles to a fine film.
Fruity nose - cherry, apple, even some grape present. Caramel malt becomes more evident with warming, as does alcohol.
Biscuit malt flavor with caramel and fruit esters back, very complex. Crisp, mellow bitterness in finish. As with the nose, caramel and alcohol flavors emerge with warming.
Medium body with a crisp mouth-feel - more syrupy with warmth.
To me, this tastes a bit more hoppy than some English ales, but not much - and certainly nowhere near some U.S. micros. Nonetheless, it's a very tastty brew, but definitely not in the "sessiion" category. BA calls this an English Brown, the Robinson web-site calls it a Bitter - I'd stand it up to any ESB. No ABV stated at either site, but it's apparent.
This is another exclusive import from Capital Imports (see the Hook Norton Bitter review) and carries a neck label stating, "A Kirby Nelson Selection." Kirby is Capital's brewmaster, and a master of the lager style - interesting that he's showing his appreciation of Ales in this manner.
S.
http://www.frederic-robinson.com/home.htm
"Brewed with extra hops for extra flavor!" So proclaims the label. The web site says this beer is dry-hopped.
Deep gold to near amber color with a very tight, eggshell white head that settles to a fine film.
Fruity nose - cherry, apple, even some grape present. Caramel malt becomes more evident with warming, as does alcohol.
Biscuit malt flavor with caramel and fruit esters back, very complex. Crisp, mellow bitterness in finish. As with the nose, caramel and alcohol flavors emerge with warming.
Medium body with a crisp mouth-feel - more syrupy with warmth.
To me, this tastes a bit more hoppy than some English ales, but not much - and certainly nowhere near some U.S. micros. Nonetheless, it's a very tastty brew, but definitely not in the "sessiion" category. BA calls this an English Brown, the Robinson web-site calls it a Bitter - I'd stand it up to any ESB. No ABV stated at either site, but it's apparent.
This is another exclusive import from Capital Imports (see the Hook Norton Bitter review) and carries a neck label stating, "A Kirby Nelson Selection." Kirby is Capital's brewmaster, and a master of the lager style - interesting that he's showing his appreciation of Ales in this manner.
S.
http://www.frederic-robinson.com/home.htm