English Strong Ale
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
 
United States
Style:
English Strong Ale
ABV:
6.7%
Score:
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Avg:
4 | pDev: 9.75%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
3
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 23, 2014
Added:
Apr 09, 2006
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Gots:
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Rated: 4.46 by little_star from Illinois

Dec 23, 2014
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Rated: 3.5 by superdoopersauce from Illinois

Jan 01, 2014
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Reviewed by akorsak from Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A 750 mL corked and caged bottle purchased at the West Chester location back in November. Since then, it has been cellared in my basement.

A: The cork pops with nary a sound, scaring the hell out of me (as the bottle was $20 or so). Luckily gas wafting out of the bottle was an instant relief. The ale, as poured, erupted in the glass, filling up 4 plus fingers of thin bubbly head. The ale has a cola color, much more brilliant with an orange hue when light shines through. The thick head has also left a significant amount of lace in the glass.

S: The nose is very grainy, full of toffee and nut aromas that nicely accentuate the English side (big on malts but not overboard with Pac NW hops).

T: The flavor is a pleasant extension of the nose, kicking up some caramel flavor. That flavor caught me a little off guard as I was expecting nuttiness but the surprise is enjoyable. The caramel flavors eventually mix with the toffee and nuttiness to creating a swirling mouth that comes close (but avoids) cloying sweetness. The entire malt body is met with bittering hops only, leaving a sweetness in the mouth that is devoid of any sign of alcohol.

M: The mouthfeel is malty sweet, keeping up an intense flavor that leaves a strong flavor throughout. The finish, as I let it sit, does betray a hint of alcohol warmth, assisting in breaking up for caramel and toffee.

D: For a strong ale, the abv is low enough that it won't do you in. For as much as I enjoy this beer, I don't think that it is worth the big price tag that is attached to Iron Hill beers (others are, this one isn't). On the other hand, I purchased this of my own free will...
Aug 06, 2007
English Strong Ale from Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Beer rating: 4 out of 5 with 3 ratings