Williams Bros Kelpie Seaweed Ale

Product of: United Kingdom

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A modern recreation of a 1850s Scottish coastal ale. Originally the barley was grown in fields fertilised by seaweed but Williams Bros have simply added Bladder Rack seaweed to the mash tun. Made with British Pale Ale Malt, Crystal Malt, Roasted Barley and Chocolate Malt, and First Gold hops.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 20/10/2012

Appearance:

(best Before Nov-2013) Opaque, black with lasting medium beige head and thick heavy lacing.

Aroma:

Heavily roasted malt, salty seaweed and chicory.

Taste:

Creamy mouth feel with light charcoal toasted malty bitterness and faintly salty seaweed and dark nutty chocolate and coffee.

Aftertaste:

Bittersweet burnt malt finish with distinctive seaweed note.