Hobgoblin - Wychwood Brewery Company Ltd

Jarod

Pennsylvania

3.63/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Presented in a 12oz. Brown bottle, no freshness date listed.

This beer poured a crystal clear mahogany color that had ruby red highlights on the edges, and seemed to be well carbonated. After a normal pour a beige/cream colored head was formed, light cloud like texture not very dense, lasted some time but not overly long then it falls to a light ring on the edges. There was some lace present, mostly in presented in creamy sheet form. The aromas that came from the glass were of chocolates, caramels, dark malts, roasted nut, fall leafs and some earth tones. The tastes were much like the aromas, it started off with a dry leaf landing on the tongue, followed by roasted nuts and malts, a sweet caramel taste comes in and leaves just as fast, light bitter chocolates through out, earth notes/tones as it heads to the back of the throat then gets nutty as it leaves. The aftertaste was mostly malty. The overall impression of the taste was it started off on the dry side then slid into a watery feel the rest of the way. The body was on the light to light-medium side. This is a simple beer, a good beer and very drinkable. A good example of the style.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2004 13:42:58 | More by Jarod

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

HappyPappy2X

Oregon

4.43/5  rDev +18.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Dark chestnut color, substantial head that dissipates in 1-2 minutes.

S: Sweetness dominates, metallic hints, earthy.

T: Sweetness balanced with roasty bitterness. Nutty, earthy flavors last longer than the sweetness.

M: Medium light, average carbonation.

O: Typifies British style ale in the earthiness, low hops bitterness, mellow roastiness. I love it!

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 16:00:22 | More by HappyPappy2X

Bear1964

Nebraska

3.41/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

Poured from a bottle into a Pint glass, great reddish brown color with a 2 finger medium brown head that lasted a tad. The aroma was toasted malt and sweetness in the mild dark fruit range, the taste was filled with a nice malt balance against mild hops and a hint of sweet. Really a enjoyable Black Ale all the way around as it had a nice mouthfeel that satisfied in all the right places,had you thinking about having another as you looked at the beautiful lace hanging on the glass. I like the style and will pick this one up again, I would love to try this on tap!

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 15:33:51 | More by Bear1964

DarkForest

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

04-28-2013 00:59:15 | More by DarkForest

jimilayne

New York

4/5  rDev +6.7%

04-24-2013 20:33:55 | More by jimilayne

Lobstertainment

Ontario (Canada)

5/5  rDev +33.3%

04-24-2013 06:42:50 | More by Lobstertainment

wayngrove

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +20%

04-24-2013 03:01:59 | More by wayngrove

Flounder57

Massachusetts

3.76/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

16.9 oz bottle poured into a nonic pint glass.

Appearance: This beer poured a one finger head that reduced to a thin layer and left some nice lacing on the glass. It is a ruby color with good clarity and bubbles coming up through the glass. Nice lacing on the glass as the beer was drank.

Smell: caramel and bready malts, with a little fruitiness in there too.

Taste: Same as above with some mild hop bitterness and citrus notes.

Mouthfeel: smooth, tingly hop bitterness, a little chewy, medium carbonation, and medium bodied.

Overall: Pretty nice ESB that I have time before and many more in the future.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 06:45:13 | More by Flounder57