Yesterday evening I had the privilege of trying my first glass of Old Worthy Beer. I have to admit I approached the task with a little bit of trepidation. It said on the bottle that the beer was made using scotch distillery peat smoked Barley. I love single malt scotch - the peatier the better, but beer is a different thing. I needn't have worried. The beer was fabulous. I had left it in a cold cellar to that it was cold but not icy as if from a fridge. If beer is too cold I just can't taste the subtle flavours. The beer is crisp and refreshing but subtly rich. The peaty flavour is more a very very subtle aftertaste. It is wonderful. It has a flavour almost like as if it has been matured in oak barrels like the beers of old. Sometimes you drink a beer and it instantly makes you smile. This made me smile all the way through the glass. It tasted real if that makes sense!
I really do believe that this beer can take its place amongst the greats - well done Old Worthy......damn well done.
You can visit them here http://www.oldworthybeer.co.uk
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