English Bitter - Goose Island Beer Co.

Phocion

Minnesota

4.4/5  rDev +19.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Had on cask at the Clybourn Brewpub on 10/2/2011. Simply called "English Bitter." Notes from my phone.

Poured into an imperial nonic with a thick white frothy head and a hazy copper body. Very long-lasting retention.

Aroma was nutty, biscuity, and a bit of diacetyl. Roasted toffee and light earthy hops were also present.

Flavor was mildly nutty with slight diacetyl. Very bready with a sharp hop finish.

Smooth, velvety mouthfeel. Medium-bodied and perfectly carbonated.

Overall, this is one of the better English bitters I've had in the U.S. Amazingly drinkable and fantastic on cask. If only I didn't have a five-hour drive ahead of me, I could have easily sessioned these all afternoon.

Serving type: cask
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

11-21-2011 20:42:13 | More by Phocion

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