Sharp’s Connoisseurs No.5 Spiced Red Ale Beer

Product of: United Kingdom

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Part of Sharp’s Connoisseur’s Choice range of beers designed to be served with food, Spiced Red is a red ale brewed with coriander and a particularly fruity yeast Irish yeast strain. It is dry hopped in warm conditioning with Hallertauer Perle hops and spiced with coriander just before bottling.

Launched February 2013

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 06/07/2013

Appearance:

(Vintage 12, best before 23-Jan-17) Cloudy, deep tawny brown amber with moderately thick off-white head and little in the way of lacing.

Aroma:

Wonderfully fruity - naval orange zest, moist fruit cake with almond going on marzipan, liquorice and cinnamon spice.

Taste:

Sweet dried and stewed fruit – prunes and sultanas with balancing woody tannins.

Aftertaste:

Long lingering lightly smoked brazil nuts, citrus zest and dry oak. Smoked fruitcake.