Monday, 23 January 2012

Beer #23 - Wychwood Hobgoblin Ruby Beer

Wychwood Brewery Hobgoblin Ruby Beer
http://www.wychwood.co.uk

The Wychwood Brewery is located in the town of Witney, in Osfordshire, England.  Wychwood started off in 1983 as the Eagle Brewery, later changed to Glenny Brewery named after the owner.  Shortly after a partner joined in the company the name was changed to Wychwood Brewery.  The brewery was started at the site of Clinch's Brewery, a notable brewery in the area that operated from 1841 to sometime in the 1960's.  

It has a red-amber colour with a frothy ivory head that clings to the side of glass leaving a trail of brewer's lace.

It smells of hops, malt and a subtle blackcurrant note.

The hops come to the forefront being overtaken by the maltiness and finishes with the subtle blackcurrant notes lightly lingering on the tongue.

It has a light clean mouthfeel with a slight thickness.

It is a truly unique "Legendary Ruby Beer" a very nice brew for Fall/Winter to be sipping in front of the fire.  I would pair it with pub fare or comfort foods.


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