Oakham Ales JHB
Style: Bitter
Style: Bitter
Alcohol Content: 4.2%
From: Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Purchased From: Beer Boutique, Putney
In the words of the immortal Eminem; "Guess Who's back, back again!"
So after a amazing two week holiday to Croatia, I'm back blogging again. As some of you maybe aware, the World Cup has finally started and already England have been knocked out of the completion. Whilst most people will be crying into their pints of Fosters over Gerard's "back pass", I am using this opportunity to abuse the fantastic beer deals on offer in most major supermarkets. So far I have picked up a bottle of the brilliant DNA (a delightful collaboration between Wells and Dogfish head), the potent Boilermaker by Brains and the subject of this review; the intriguing Oakham JHB.
Producing quality cask beers since 1993, Oakham Ales originally opened in Oakham, Rutland before moving production to Peterborough in 1998. In the subsequent 14 years they have dramatically increased production and opened Europe’s biggest brewpub. To keep up with demand in 2006, Oakham pulled open the shutters on a 75 barrel brew house. The padlock and chain was cut by John Wood, the original owner and brewer, who left Oakham Ales back in 1995. Oakham currently brew a range of five permanent ales but also produce seasonal ales such as Endless Summer.
They have a rich pedigree, and picked up the 2009 CAMRA Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain for Attila! And they're not one to shy away from innovation either. Oakham were the first brewer in the UK to use the Citra hop back in 2009. This drink is the result of that innovation. Last year, Citra was awarded a Gold at the International Beer Challenge.
Colour: If my girlfriend saw me pouring this beer, I have no doubt she would scream "Blimey o'Reilly!". Having drunk numerous pints of bitter during my lifetime, the colour of this beer was not what I was expecting. Pouring a straw yellow with a thin white head, this has to be one of the palest bitter I have ever seen. Perhaps this drink is a wolf in sheep's clothing (much like Costa Rica World Cup performances). The thin white head laces the glass perfectly pulling you further under the spell of this intriguing drink.
Aroma: A bouquet of zesty lemon and delicately soft elderflower rise to greet you from the glass. These aromas do die away quite quickly after just a few minutes in the glass. Personally, I would of preferred the nose to linger longer as I love a good smelling ale.
Body: Perhaps one the lightest bitters to grace the planet, the soft carbonation playfully tickles your throat leaving you feeling refreshed and gagging for more. This beer is so delicate that you could quite easily pair this with grilled sea bass or plaice.
Taste: From your first sip, you could be forgiven in thinking that you are drinking a thirst quenching pale ale. Your palate is instantly bombarded with heady notes of sharp citrus fruits promptly followed by a crisp, dry bitterness that cleanses your palate after every sip. As the drink warms, a slight sour edge appears in the aftertaste which, in my opinion, rounds the drink out perfectly. As I mentioned previously, this is totally not what I was expecting from this style. An absolutely glorious beer that that makes a refreshing change to the established norm. Now pass me another one before Luis Suarez bites another Italian!
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Aroma: A bouquet of zesty lemon and delicately soft elderflower rise to greet you from the glass. These aromas do die away quite quickly after just a few minutes in the glass. Personally, I would of preferred the nose to linger longer as I love a good smelling ale.
Body: Perhaps one the lightest bitters to grace the planet, the soft carbonation playfully tickles your throat leaving you feeling refreshed and gagging for more. This beer is so delicate that you could quite easily pair this with grilled sea bass or plaice.
Taste: From your first sip, you could be forgiven in thinking that you are drinking a thirst quenching pale ale. Your palate is instantly bombarded with heady notes of sharp citrus fruits promptly followed by a crisp, dry bitterness that cleanses your palate after every sip. As the drink warms, a slight sour edge appears in the aftertaste which, in my opinion, rounds the drink out perfectly. As I mentioned previously, this is totally not what I was expecting from this style. An absolutely glorious beer that that makes a refreshing change to the established norm. Now pass me another one before Luis Suarez bites another Italian!
Different to: http://beefsbrewery.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/wild-beer-company-scarlet-fever.html
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