Earl Grey is my
favourite variety of tea, when I got a job at Real Ale in Twickenham,
S.W. London and noticed an Earl Grey IPA on the shelf I was
intrigued.
My recent term of
unemployment didn't last very long, I was hoping for a bit longer but
quickly went from bar work to working in the best independent beer
retailer for two years running. As I really want to get into brewing
and with this being in the same industry so it seems an ideal
stepping stone. Also it gets me in contact with numerous breweries
and brewers all over the country along with plenty of free samples
and hopefully endless tastings.
After my first couple
of shifts and having the Earl Grey IPA in my mind and seeing it on
the shelf I bought a bottle to take home and try. I was told to stick
it in the fridge and drink it slightly chilled, so I did.
It is an elegant dark
brown/black bottle with simple and clear white font. Earl Grey IPA is
clearly visible from across a room. At 6.8% it is on the strong side
but any decent IPA really should be.
I'm not saying I'm a
connoisseur of Earl Grey but I have tried a lot from all over the
world and do drink it on a daily basis. This means that I feel I
should be able to detect the subtle Bergamot flavour and aroma, no
matter how delicate.
The beer definitely had
it but only very slightly. I suppose you wouldn't want it there so
obviously and overpowering that it smacks in the nose, I don't know
if I was expecting more or what. However, as far as IPA's go, it was
most certainly one of the finest I have ever tried. Generously hopped
and velvety smooth with an almost spring like refreshing palate.
My introduction to
Marble beers has almost inspired a trip to the brewery in Manchester.
Marble Brewery, maybe one day I may get the chance!
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