Wednesday, 15 January 2014 , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Gordon Finest Scotch Ale

Gordon's Finest Scotch Ale
Style: Scotch Ale
Alcohol Content: 8%
From: Antwerp, Belgium
Purchased From: The Wall Bottle Shop, Bruges, Belgium

So we have now reached the last of the four beers I brought back from Bruges. I tried to get something different in all four and so far none have disappointed. This has left me craving for more, so I have managed to convince my parents to use their air miles on a trip to Belgium. If any readers have any suggestions on what to get, please let me know in the comment box below.  The subject of this review is my favorite of the four; Gordon's Finest Scotch Ale. A little tartan treat with a Belgian twist so to speak. But first a little on the brewery.

John Martin is the name of a beer brewery in Merchtem, Belgium, founded in 1909 by English businessman John Martin (1886-1966). A family company, it is currently run by his grandson, Anthony Martin. Besides brewing Belgian-style ales, the company also imports British and Irish beers,and produces soft drinks for Schweppes under license. In 1993 the company bought Timmermans Brewery, a lambic beer brewery from Itterbeek founded in 1781.
Scotch Ale
Love the old school label
Colour: This drink pours a ruby brown with a slight tan head. As the drink warms, a sunny, amber glow will reveal itself. The beer will look as warming as it tastes. The head dies away quickly leaving a dusting of foam which laces the glass immaculately.

Aroma: Full of warm peaty whisky notes mixed with subtle hints of sweet honey and salty soy sauce. Once the drink is brought up to room temperature, hints of cinnamon and nutmeg are revealed whilst still maintaining a overall sense of sweetness.

Body: A thick, chewy, treacle like body tempts all comers. This mixed with extremely low carbonation, ensures a pleasurably smooth drinking experience.

Taste: A perfect drink for those long, dark nights. Flavours of oak and peat interplay with rich blackberries. The flavour is very reminiscent of Kastel's bruin (which I've tried only once and fell in love with). The character of this beer changes as it heats up. Sweet toffee apples and a light marmite flavouring ooze from the beer. Nice indeed, seeing as though I'm not the biggest fan of marmite. In short, this beer is very well rounded and the alcohol content is well masked. I can certainly see why this drink is well respected in the craft beer community. Now, as Christmas day has just past, I am absolutely gutted that I didn't have one of these for the big day. It would of gone down a treat!

Gordon Finest

Different to: http://beefsbrewery.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/wild-beer-company-scarlet-fever.html

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Posted by Beefsbrewery at Wednesday, January 15, 2014

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