Wells Bombardier (English Premium Bitter) - Wells & Young's Ltd

AylwinForbes

Illinois

3.9/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A higher ABV bitter than the standard bottle on the Tesco shelf. A fairly dark chestnut color which is very attractive, a modest head. Fairly muted aroma, fruity malt notes I thought. At first I thought the taste rather dull; but over time I began to appreciate the details: it's quite a dry bitter hoppiness but with some depth of apple-citrus fruit and malty hues.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2008 23:55:38 | More by AylwinForbes

comfortablynirm

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-18-2013 15:42:52 | More by comfortablynirm

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-16-2013 10:53:28 | More by TheBeeraholic

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

06-15-2013 23:14:02 | More by IchLiebeBier

Loveyourbeer

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -7.9%

06-15-2013 04:24:29 | More by Loveyourbeer

BklynTerp

New York

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

06-14-2013 01:41:21 | More by BklynTerp

Robert-Simmonds

United Kingdom (England)

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

06-12-2013 21:46:11 | More by Robert-Simmonds

WreckingBrew

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +11.8%

06-12-2013 01:10:29 | More by WreckingBrew

endovelico

Portugal

3.7/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Of vigorous pour and clear mahogany juice and billowy off-white, stubborn head this brew tenuously displays rancid butter, toffee and nutty aromatics with even more subtle and exiguous vegetable notes.

On the mouth it feels watery, thin, - even soapy perhaps - only softly carbonated and nearly devoid of any hop 'bite'. The aforementioned notes are still very much in play at the tongue, only with more preponderance towards the nutty and toffee flavors.

It is definitely a nice, solid, all around enjoyable session Ale with a discernible and respectable yeast and malt character. Could probably serve as a gateway of sorts between sessionable beers and more dexterous (maybe even dextrinous) brews.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 19:11:12 | More by endovelico

mcdsports

Texas

4/5  rDev +5.3%

06-03-2013 01:27:14 | More by mcdsports

soju6

Missouri

3.78/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a mahogany color with a thick tan head that fades to good lacing.

S: Aroma of roasted malt, some malt sweetness, bit of chocolate and trace of spice.

T: Taste of roasted malt, bit of caramel sweetness, with bit of chocolate and spice. Nice bitterness and a dry finish.

F: Medium body, smooth and creamy, nice balance.

O: Nice beer for the style.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 03:16:38 | More by soju6

Ciocanelu

Romania

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-27-2013 11:22:18 | More by Ciocanelu

McBraniel

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-26-2013 20:34:06 | More by McBraniel

larbush

Illinois

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-25-2013 21:11:17 | More by larbush

magpieken

Australia

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-25-2013 15:03:47 | More by magpieken

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-24-2013 14:06:15 | More by KStark

poopsmitherson

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -14.5%

05-23-2013 01:17:54 | More by poopsmitherson

BWED

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

500 ml bottle poured into a tumbler

A- Pours a fairly clear deep copper with a creamy tan head, retaining well at a 1/4". Slight lacing dresses the glass.

S- Mild malt sweetness and a very light hop tang in the nose.

T- Clean caramel malt and a slight citrus, mild, but a nice flavor. Irony, mineral rich. A very well balanced taste.

M- Medium body and very clean all around feel.

O- Good solid Bitter. Light but flavorful and well balanced.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 17:37:22 | More by BWED

Jenks

Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Aroma – a nice biscuit aroma from the grain bill with just a slight chocolate note. May also have a bit of dimethyl sulfide . Some noble hop character does come thru but it is difficult to pinpoint or describe it.

Appearance – Pours a thin head which does hang around for the duration of the beer. Color is brilliantly clear deep reddish copper.

Flavor –Very nice British malt flavor profile; biscuit followed by a little toffee. I don’t detect any of the chocolate that I smelled. There is a piney/earthy hop flavor that plays well with the malt characteristics. Clean fermentation; no detectable flaws or imperfections. The yeast left behind plenty of body which bodes well in this beer.

Mouthfeel – Medium body. Moderate to light carbonation. No alcohol warmth. This beer is balanced on the malt side but there is sufficient bitterness. A small degree of creaminess. There is a bit of an aftertaste that lingers on the palate; slight astringency.

Overall – This is a good beer that turns into a great one as the drinking experience goes on. At first I felt there was an aftertaste that was slightly offensive but as I continued to sample the beer I could no longer detect it and that gave way to a very enjoyable beer. The malt flavor is the highlight of this libation with strong British character. The noble hops and British yeast contribute their roles and play them well as second fiddle. By the end of the beer I am left wishing I had more; not for tonight but another that I wanted a nice British ale. To improve it, I would like to see a more pronounced head and something to clean up the slight DMS aroma that is present.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 00:31:47 | More by Jenks

ChefBenhase

Georgia

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-18-2013 18:13:35 | More by ChefBenhase

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5.3%

05-09-2013 14:27:31 | More by Bill235

MacStinson

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%

05-07-2013 21:58:47 | More by MacStinson

RaphaelSC

Brazil

4.03/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A: Pours a red amber body, with a white head of 2 fingers with good rentention.

S: Malt sweetness with floral hops, bread and a mild fruit smell.

T: Some bread and fruit flavour with a bitterness in a great equilibrium.

M: Bread and bitterness well balanced make this a very good session beer.

O: Bitterness and malt, with an average ABV, make this beer perfect as a session beer, still its is complex enough to delight the most demanding taste.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 21:49:07 | More by RaphaelSC

jrfehon33

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.3%

04-24-2013 23:53:13 | More by jrfehon33

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -21.1%

04-24-2013 15:59:40 | More by Jason1337