A unique ale that perpetuates the monastic tradition of blending rich bodied mature ale with fresh young ale to give a mellow flavor with a depth of character. Old Suffolk English Ale is a blend of OLD SX, a unique individual ale left in giant oak casks for two years to mature and a mellow and fresh ale called BPA, which is added just before bottling to give a perfect blend of age and life.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by RJA from Palm Springs, FL, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/1/2008 6:03:58 PM)
"Deep brown body. Not much head, a little lacing ground. Very little bittering, very little indication of hops. That in itself is not necessaily a bad thing. This one has very strong influence of bread, caramel, fruits. A nice, snooth mouthfeel."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 15oz @ $3.39 Unit Cost: $3.62 per Pint
[2] Review by bluesandbarbq from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA who has tried this beer once. (6/1/2008 10:46:52 PM)
"Pours an light, slight cloudy brown with a nice creamy head and ample lacing. Some carbonation but not much. Aromas of malts, oaken vanilla, slight hops, and a minuscule bit of whiskey. Taste is malty with a slight sourness of aged oak and very slight vanilla. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 500ml @ $3.75 Unit Cost: $3.55 per Pint
[3] Review by Skanadian from Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada who has tried this beer once. (3/31/2007 2:29:03 AM)
"A good beer, but I didn't find it as impressive as the other reviews would suggest. Ruby highlights compliment the dark body and tan head. I found the aroma quite subtle, with some toffee hints. The flavour also presented burnt toffee, with some nutty, slightly sweet malts. Light body, fairly surprising given that the head was enjoyably creamy. I find this to be slightly below the local brewpub's old ale, which I enjoy more. This needs some more complexity in its flavour profile to compete with that one. As it stands though it is far from poor."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by RedHaze from Bellevue, NE, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/5/2007 6:22:13 PM)
"Pours a dark ruby with a tan two finger head, that settles slowly to a thin swirling cap, leaving behind a very nice webbing of lace.
Smell; caramel, chocolate and cherries all come out up front. There's a nice touch of an oakey dryness, and slightly vinous.
Taste; theres's chocolate covered cherries, caramel malts and dried figs. The oakiness is really blended well, and doesn't become overpowering. A bit of a sourness comes out as this gets warmer along with some vinous qualities, and a little alcohol burn in the finish. A very nice, relaxing beer. Mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side, but this is still very easy to drink."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 500ml @ $0 Unit Cost: $0 per Pint
[5] Review by Chopz from Cantley, Canada who has tried this beer once. (12/17/2006 2:11:13 AM)
"Limited batch recieved at the LCBO (I assume). Pours a deep copper colour with a beige head. Active carbonation and small lacing. At first, I got a sour note and roasted malt for scent. Then, turned into a rusty-hoppy one. Then, got some caramel malt aromas with light fruit. Quite a nice roller-coaster ride for the nose. The mouthfeel is slightly bubbly and syrupy. Excellent mild taste of caramel that is not too sweet, mixed with the hop in the background, and slight burnt wood in the aftertaste. Quite enjoyable and recommended from a great brewer."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 500ml @ $2.93 Unit Cost: $2.77 per Pint
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