Courage Directors Alewww.wellsandyoungs.co.uk
Wells and Youngs Brewery has a great history as I've touched on briefly in Beer #40 Young's Double Chocolate Stout. They acquired the Courage line in 2007, which includes this great beer, which was originally only brewed for the directors of the Alton brewery, but public demand was so great that they released it.
It has a nice amber colour with a great foamy white head, with great retention and forms a nice lace on the side of the glass.
In the smell the fragrance of the hops is very apparant, from floral notes, bitter notes and citrus notes all playing together with a nice malty smell making for a pleasant aroma.
In the taste all the aspects of the hops come out as well. At the start the floral notes come into play, with the maltiness coming in quickly with the citrus notes taking over, to be joined by the bitterness which takes over momentarily and then fades back to be re-joined by the citrus notes and both just fade away leaving a nice light lingering of both on the tongue.
This is a very complex ale with a great flavour profile. It finishes nice and clean, perfect to enjoy with some good friends. If you haven't tried this one, I definitely suggest you give it a try, it is well worth it. Don't be surprised if it becomes a regular brew for you.
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