Spitfire (Premium Ale Export) - Shepherd Neame Ltd

sommersb

Tennessee

4.11/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Tasted On: 01-08-2013
Freshness: Best by 07-2013
Packaging: 500ml clear bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Tulip pint
Purchased: Received as a gift

Hmm, first review with new .25 increments...this is a brew my brother got in the UK for me

Attractive pour, with a clear bright amber beer capped by the tall, rocky off-white head. Both head retention and lacing are excellent.

Smells are crisp and clean; light malty sweetness of toffee and some breadiness, plus hay and spices from the hops and yeast.

Taste starts with sharp grassy hop notes. It's malty as well, but not overly sweet -- a nice balance here with the moderate bitterness. Spice flavors on the back end of the taste.

Mouthfeel has a light to medium body, with a high level of carbonation. Finish is bready and a moderately bitter aftertaste.

Overall I really enjoyed this pale ale -- a very well-balanced session beer.

Thanks to Billy for this one!

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2013 19:30:53 | More by sommersb

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

06-15-2013 19:12:26 | More by TheBeeraholic

Robert-Simmonds

United Kingdom (England)

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

06-12-2013 21:40:46 | More by Robert-Simmonds

Poupae

Thailand

2.5/5  rDev -31.7%

06-11-2013 23:26:00 | More by Poupae

papat444

Quebec (Canada)

3.76/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Have fond memories of this beer but haven't had it in over 15 years.

Poured from a 500ml. bottle with #freshbeer info: Jan 14 (assuming it's a best before).

Appearance: Can see through the bottle a ruddy brown color, same thing in the glass. Bubbly head.

Smell: Tobacco leaves, strong herbs, bitter leaves.

Taste: Toffee, bitterness is strong, light dried fruits.

Mouthfeel: Better at room temp as i can imagine drinking it on cask.

Overall: Not my favorite but still good and glad to have something to remind me of good memories.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2013 14:14:05 | More by papat444

soju6

Missouri

3.55/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a dark copper color with a decent head that fades to traces of lacing.

S: Aroma of malt, nuts and grains.

T: Taste of malt, with some nuts and toffee. Has a mild bitterness and a fairly dry finish with a trace of lingering malt.

F: Medium body, smooth and refreshing. Nicly balanced.

O: Pleasant beer, that goes down easy.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 04:16:11 | More by soju6

andrenaline

Ontario (Canada)

3.76/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A - Pours a clear amber colour, finger of head with some retention and sporadic lacing.

S - Leafy greens, musty caramel, hints of citrus rind and a metallic finish.

T - Lighter on the palette, bitter citrus hop notes, leafy greens, a touch of buttery caramel comes through alongside a sour bitterness that lingers.

M - Medium bodied, a tad prickly and a touch of dryness.

O - A tasty brew but surprisingly mild flavoured. I've overlooked this on the shelf before and although it wasn't bad, I won't feel bad overlooking it again.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 18:14:59 | More by andrenaline

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-25-2013 10:30:04 | More by Slatetank

Ciocanelu

Romania

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-24-2013 14:23:12 | More by Ciocanelu

pin

Australia

2.75/5  rDev -24.9%

05-21-2013 17:12:08 | More by pin

whiterapid

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-09-2013 03:45:21 | More by whiterapid

Vinicius

Brazil

3/5  rDev -18%

04-28-2013 02:18:15 | More by Vinicius

RaphaelSC

Brazil

3.93/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a red amber with a good one finger head with good retention.

S: Bread and caramel in a mild sweet smell.

T: Citric malts with a bitter hop end, but lighter than another English bitter.

M: Light body with a bread and bitter aftertaste.

O: A lighter version of the English Bitter Red Ale, I rather prefer the Bishop Finger from the same brewery.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 06:22:06 | More by RaphaelSC

DarkForest

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

04-24-2013 03:00:18 | More by DarkForest

polloenfuego

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

04-07-2013 15:17:14 | More by polloenfuego

jmccraney

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

02-28-2013 14:17:21 | More by jmccraney

Aliano

California

4/5  rDev +9.3%

02-22-2013 19:36:19 | More by Aliano

napetry

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +9.3%

01-06-2013 23:10:31 | More by napetry

Yoozeo

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

01-03-2013 20:32:52 | More by Yoozeo

Keegan

Germany

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%

01-01-2013 06:07:21 | More by Keegan

coreHc

4/5  rDev +9.3%

12-25-2012 13:08:42 | More by coreHc

BartMcStout

Belgium

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

12-17-2012 20:09:38 | More by BartMcStout

cfalovo97

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -18%

11-22-2012 01:47:31 | More by cfalovo97

Animals

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

11-21-2012 22:59:02 | More by Animals

AlexNoVA

4/5  rDev +9.3%

11-15-2012 15:38:01 | More by AlexNoVA