I've written about dark beers so much recently I thought I'd remind readers that I am usually more of a pale dry bitter drinker! 😁 So here are a couple I had very recently, first, from one of my favourite producers of ale, Kent Brewery (website), their 4.5% Belma. Another of their single hop ales, #49 in the series, and unsurprisingly brewed with Belma hops (hopslist) from the Yakima Valley in the USA. A very fruity ale, subtle pineapple and strawberry in the aroma, plus citrus flavours, with tangerine and grapefruit, plenty of body, another excellent ale from Kent! 👍
Second, from Manchester brewery ShinDigger (facebook), their 4.5% Pale, brewed with Amarillo hops (hopslist), also from the Yakima Valley. Significantly different to the Belma, as it's much dryer, and very pale, with orange and grapefruit flavours and a hint of tropical fruits. A lovely dry bitter finish, and I noted "very good" 😉 so must be good. Cheers m'dears! 🍻
