Hobgoblin - Wychwood Brewery Company Ltd

Erish

Illinois

3.8/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I poured this 11.2 oz. bottle into a nonic pint glass. No freshness date apparent.

A: clear reddish-brown color, an aggressive pour produced a 2-finger tan head that slowly fell into a thick cap with tenacious, ropy lacing.

S: butterscotch, dried cherries, vanilla, a faint clove-like spice, earthiness.

T: the butterscotch/caramel flavor mixes with a woody/roasted/spicy flavor for a flavor that is uniquely British, the finish is nicely dry with a crisp mineral characteristic, the hop finish is herbal and slightly earthy.

M: medium-bodied, silky texture, moderate carbonation.

O: I actually like the smell of this beer better than the taste of it. I would love to try this as a cask ale.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2011 02:53:42 | More by Erish

swgwilt

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

05-26-2013 04:36:31 | More by swgwilt

KYGunner

Kentucky

3.7/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Dark auburn with a mahogany hue this ale has a light fluffy but short lived white head.

I get a lot of banana in the nose but some light caramel malt lingers in the backdrop. Very light in scent but pleasing.

The nose and taste are quite relative as banana and caramel malt is present. Simple and easy to drink, I don't consider this amongst the world's most complex of beers but it's still pretty darn tasty.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 21:43:09 | More by KYGunner

bacher468

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

05-25-2013 15:17:25 | More by bacher468

steevbr

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-24-2013 20:28:31 | More by steevbr

kvnstfrd

Missouri

3/5  rDev -20%

05-23-2013 12:49:19 | More by kvnstfrd

hoffa0922

West Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

05-23-2013 00:53:25 | More by hoffa0922

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev 0%

05-22-2013 15:59:30 | More by InspectorBob

pin

Australia

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-21-2013 21:46:36 | More by pin

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-21-2013 18:17:34 | More by johntfox

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev 0%

05-20-2013 04:57:06 | More by Kmat10

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-20-2013 02:45:13 | More by SmellsofMahagony

williamjbauer

West Virginia

3.75/5  rDev 0%

05-19-2013 04:09:29 | More by williamjbauer

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3/5  rDev -20%

05-18-2013 22:13:24 | More by Photekut

saburky

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -13.3%

05-16-2013 15:31:10 | More by saburky

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-16-2013 03:48:22 | More by Jason1337

aty11b

Texas

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-14-2013 01:22:41 | More by aty11b

acjones

Japan

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-13-2013 01:39:03 | More by acjones

rabiddawg

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

05-11-2013 23:14:22 | More by rabiddawg

dsolonenko

Singapore

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-10-2013 15:27:26 | More by dsolonenko

Bill235

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev 0%

05-10-2013 00:20:09 | More by Bill235

TastyAdventure

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

05-05-2013 02:24:12 | More by TastyAdventure

innominat

Ireland

4/5  rDev +6.7%

05-03-2013 15:45:53 | More by innominat

Whyemier

Florida

3.24/5  rDev -13.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I've tried this one on several occasions, not my favorite because it is more hoppy than I like, not as bitter as an IPA but still more hops than I normally look for. That should be expected in an Dark English Ale.

Having said that, it is a one I still drink on occasion for a difference in taste.

Dark Amber or Red in color, the body is 'normal' the best I can say about it though much better and far beyond what I term as 'commercial beers'. There is a very slight sweetness, on the front of the tonque and a nut like flavor as you swallow. For me this is obscured somewhat by the hops.

I am not knocking this beer completely just recognizing it is not my favorite. Because it is close to an IPA in my opinion, many would find it an excellent substituion for one of those beers.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 22:02:33 | More by Whyemier

Jetulio

Spain

3.81/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

500 ml bottle poured into a Pint glass
Appearance... dark brown beer with head colour beige of almost 2 fingers
Aroma... grass, hazelnuts and hops. Fresh and not too strong smell with a little touch of malty aroma too
Taste...some nuts and malt, then bitterness appears soon lasting all the time,
Mouthfeel... medium body and medium/soft carbonation
Overall... a very nice ale, bitterness is present in a classic English style

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 17:10:28 | More by Jetulio