Windsor & Eton Guardsman Best Bitter

Product of: United Kingdom

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Brewed with Maris Otter pale malt and a blend of Pilgrim, Styrian Golding and Fuggles hops, this session strength English ale is oak conditioned.

Brewed with Maris Otter pale malt and a blend of Pilgrim, Styrian Golding and Fuggles hops, this session strength English ale is this oak conditioned. Launched on St George's Day 2010, its name is inspired by bearskin hat-wearing regiments based in Windsor and it is the first new beer brewed in the town for more than 80 years.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 14/04/2012

Appearance:

Clear, coppery amber with no real head to speak of.

Aroma:

Complex hop aromas - grassy ginger and sack of fresh mussels - over subdued maltyness.

Taste:

The high level of citrusy, pine hops on this best bitter complete with more restrained American IPAs but to a level that is balanced and measured. This is underpinned by a firm malty base.

Aftertaste:

Lingering slightly metallic pine hops and crusty bread.