Thwaites Wainright

Product of: United Kingdom

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This English golden ale is named after Alfred Wainwright, a British fellwalker who in the 1950 wrote and illustrated a series of guides to the Lakeland Fells. It is brewed with Maris Otter pale malt with Hersbrucker and Magnum hops, and dry hoped Styrian Goldings.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 01/08/2012

Appearance:

Clear, golden amber with one finger thick white head and spotted lacing.

Aroma:

Pine and grapefruit zest.

Taste:

Earthy, mildly bitter orange and grapefruit zest with caramel, honey and slight grassiness.

Aftertaste:

Lightly bitter with woody hops and pink grapefruit zest.