Tetley's English Ale - Carlsberg-Tetley Brewing Ltd

Brunite

Illinois

3.05/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

A: A light golden copper with a creamy off-white head. Creamy. Not as much lace.

S: Mostly notes of pale malt and floral hops.

T: Subdued malty flavor....not much hop bitterness. Almost tea-like. Pretty bland.

M: Creamy due to nitro....not much else.

O: Pretty average. Nice to try...not up to par for regular use.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2011 06:20:26 | More by Brunite

MoreThanWine

Massachusetts

2.05/5  rDev -41.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

Pours a 2" head of tiny velvet bubbles which dissipates to 1/4" head. Looks like clear Lipton tea. Smells and tastes like corn water, like most any other mass produced New World watered down beer. The only saving grace to this thing is the froth caused by the widget in the can. Pick most any other generic beer, can it with a widget, and you'd have Tetley's. Plus the froth wasn't even as long lasting or effective as other products with that same feature (like Boddingtons).

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2011 09:03:28 | More by MoreThanWine

Gueuzedude

Arizona

3.28/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5

3.8%ABV; September 2008 Can Date; Sampled May 2008
Pours into my 25cl tulip glass with a frothy, almost creamy consistency, light tan colored head that settles out to be about three-fingers in height. The beer is a brilliantly clear, red-hued copper color, that shows a rich copper hue when held up to the light. The aroma smells characteristic of a widget can (almost tinny in its light beeriness). Slight butterscotch, a hint of toffee and a dusty, almost stale malt note that is very faint as well.

Very smooth tasting as the beer is practically dead of all carbonation. Definitely creamy in consistency and very light and quaffable, this beer just slides down my throat, almost without me noticing it at all. This finishes with a slightly metallic, light hop note. Faint sweet maltiness is noticeable after a couple sips at the fore of each sip; slight toffee, and a touch of caramel is what comes through the most. There is some soft, herbal hop notes to this brew as well.

At first this beer was really bland in both flavor and aroma, but the flavor picked up a bit after a short bit. This does seem to have a low level of diacetyl, but it is very mild and actually seems to add a bit of welcome complexity to the beer, even for me who is so sensitive to it. This is certainly not objectionable, though I am not sure I would ever consciously choose to drink another one of these.

<p>Purchased: Plaza Liquors; Tucson AZ

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2008 00:04:42 | More by Gueuzedude

palliko

California

4/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

– Appearance is amber with a nice foam that has some lace. Hops give a flowery and light aroma. Initial taste has both malt and hops, the hops predominate to the finish which is a little bitter. There is some diacetyl that coats the tongue and leaves a lingering impression of margarine. Interesting sensation.

Serving type: bottle

07-14-2005 16:51:05 | More by palliko

Billolick

New York

3.85/5  rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

14.9 oz can,with no freshness dating. Pours w/ a widget supplying a great creamy,bubbly show in the glass. What results is a very smooth,soft,creamy light British style ale. Light chestnut in color. White, well developed head, some sticky lacing. Not much nose. malty, medium bodied. long malty finish, lightly hopped. Very pleasant and clean session brew.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2004 23:42:35 | More by Billolick

Gusler

Arizona

3/5  rDev -14.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

The beer after its emancipation from the nitro can pours a somewhat hazy yellow with a creamy bright white head and a thick sheet of lace to obfuscate the glass. Nose is sweet malt and has a hint of yeast, earthy I guess is a good term, start is rich in malt, lightly sweet and the top a bit thin. Light carbonation with a delicate hop presence, quite dry aftertaste, a drinkable brew, but I prefer these beers from cask or tap, something just seems lost in the translation.

Serving type: bottle

07-27-2004 13:56:23 | More by Gusler

smcolw

Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

The color is halfway between gold and amber. Very clear. Awesome chaulky white head (one finger thick) leaving a fine sticky lace.

The aroma is malty with strong milky maltose notes. The smell reminds me of warm out-of-the-oven caramels. Nearly no hop spice. The taste mimics the aroma: rich and creamy malt except the aftertaste draws out distinctly British hops that couldn't be detected in the nose. Even though this is highly carbonated, the bubbles are extremely fine making for an excellent texture.

Serving type: bottle

06-25-2004 00:51:36 | More by smcolw

John

New York

3/5  rDev -14.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Classic ordinary bitter, smooth and easy to drink. Not bad, but you're likely to want something more substantial after a couple of these.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2002 11:27:02 | More by John

mattmaples

Oregon

2.8/5  rDev -20%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Didn't care for it. I think that the hop and malt pairing was just a little weird. I know this is suppose to be English style draft (read low carbonation) but these wigets leave a great head and too little carbonation in the beer. Tried it, didn't like it, now I can move on.

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2001 21:36:36 | More by mattmaples

deadonhisfeet

Kentucky

3.63/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a nitro-can into a Fuller's Pint glass. Fairly clear reddish gold color with several floaties and 2 fingers of dense creamy white head. The nose is nice and malty with aromas of nuts, toffee, and bread.

Light to medium body and a feel that is somewhat creamy due to the nitro. Not bitter at all. There are soft flavors of toffee and caramel that are joined at mid-palate by some tea and lemon spiciness. Very smooth and drinkable.

Overall, a nice mild fairly well-balanced ale. I'd prefer more maltiness and body. Probably won't buy this again as I'm sure there are others out there worth trying that are easy to obtain.

Serving type: nitro-can

03-20-2013 21:15:45 | More by deadonhisfeet

UCLABrewN84

California

3.35/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Best by 9/2/13.

Pours a clear dark orange with a foamy light tan head that settles to a dense cap on top of the beer. Foamy swaths of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, fruits, and a some grassy aromas. Taste is much the same with malt and grain flavors on the finish. There is a very mild amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a low level of carbonation with an almost flat but creamy mouthfeel. Overall, this is an above average beer that looks great in the glass but is quite mild aroma and flavor wise.

Serving type: nitro-can

03-08-2013 04:42:07 | More by UCLABrewN84

GRPunk

Michigan

3.69/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Nitro-can poured into a nonic pint.

A- Always cool, cascading pour from a nitro can. It ends up a clean, golden-copper body with a pillowy tan head of 1-1/2 fingers. Nice, thick rings left on the glass. Great sustain on the head.

S- A little buttery. Combined with carjacker-like hops it becomes something of a buttermilk biscuit with warm butter. Hopping is floral. Light fruitiness. A little more hopping comes through and almost gets an herbal tea scent.

T- Follows aroma. A little buttery. Nice maltiness suggests biscuit-like or crackery qualities. Lighter hopping is floral. Again with the herbal tea reference.

M- Creamy, smooth. Very nitro.

O- A very drinkable beer. When I sit down for a review, I find it quite flavorful. I'd make it my session beer if it weren't still near $10 for the four tall cans. Why can't somebody make a sub-4% beer at a discounted price???

Serving type: nitro-can

03-01-2013 02:00:24 | More by GRPunk

Jaybirdsbeer

Ohio

3.06/5  rDev -12.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Poured from a nitro-can into a pint glass. Caramel-colored appearance with a foamy, sticky head that remains after the last drop. Light-bodied, watery, but holds onto a distinctly creamy taste. Hints of lemon citrus, malt and a slight grassiness upfront with a clean finish. A little lighter than I prefer, but very smooth and the creaminess of the ale keeps it interesting.

Serving type: nitro-can

01-21-2013 14:14:07 | More by Jaybirdsbeer

chrisgeo

3.4/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into standard pint glass. First impression I like the color copper with slight orange hue not much aroma hint of bread. After carbonation settled 1/4" head nice lacing as the glass emptied. Good flavor the smallest bit of bitterness very low alcohol content not an issue for me as I don't drink for the purpose of getting drunk. I really enjoyed this ale. Pairs well with a variety of foods although I prefer stronger tasting beers with Spicey foods. Overall I am quite happy with tettley's. I would buy again.

Serving type: nitro-can

12-16-2012 21:25:35 | More by chrisgeo

auggiedoggy

Ontario (Canada)

3.78/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer has a nice coppery colour and a creamy look and texture. Surprisingly so for such a light beer. It has some hints of bready malts and also tea leaves, if I'm not mistaken. Just a slight bitterness is present. Very smooth with moderate carbonation. This definitely falls into the session beer category at 3.7% abv. Probably the lowest alcohol beer I've had, discounting the diet/low-carb beers. Definitely gets a thumbs-up from me!

Serving type: nitro-can

10-07-2012 04:53:59 | More by auggiedoggy

morebeergood

Massachusetts

3.48/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Random can from my fridge. Poured into an UK Imperial pint glass. Nice rush of carbonation forms a thick but thin white head. Sunset orange colored body. Smell was faintly of marmalade. Taste was mild, with a smooth malt flavor and just a subtle hint of hops at the end. Mouthfeel was creamy, which is one reason I always enjoy nitro beers. Real low abv could lead to numerous cans being consumed. A light but satisfyingly rich beer to drink.

Serving type: nitro-can

05-03-2012 03:57:02 | More by morebeergood

metter98

New York

3.48/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: The beer is clear copper in color and has a slight amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a half finger-high creamy white head that has excellent retention properties and consistently left a quarter finger-high head covering the surface.
S: There are light aromas of fruity yeast and pale malts in the nose.
T: The taste is very similar to the smell and also has some hints of bready malts and tea leaves. A slight amount of bitterness is present.
M: It feels light-bodied, creamy and very smooth on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is very sessionable; I would have no problem drinking a few of these in one sitting due to its light body and low alcohol content.

Serving type: nitro-can

04-22-2012 01:42:27 | More by metter98

confer

Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Not sure what to think about this beer.
Looks good when poured. Head is not real thick but it is very creamy almost milk shake like. The color is gold with a hint of orange.
Sweet fruity smell
I'm not sure I've had a beer this low in ABV before and the taste gives the low alcohol away. Fruity in the beginning but not much holding power. It quickly has a watery aftertaste.
There is a thick feel, all the carbonation is stuck to the side of the glass.
If I was choosing a session beer this wouldn't be first on the list, but not last either.

Serving type: nitro-can

04-17-2012 23:50:47 | More by confer

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.6/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a crystal clear amber in color with light amounts of visible carbonation, after the creamy cascade from pouring the nitro-can. The beer has a finger tall creamy light beige head that has great retention properties (less than 10% reduction of the head over the entire drinking of the beer). Significant lacing is observed.

S: A very faint aroma overall to this beer, there is some subtle hints of roasted caramel malts.

T: This beer has a pretty mild flavor but it is very well balanced. There is a nice roasted malt presence with just a subtle bit of caramel sweetness and a grassy hop finish with light bitterness.

M: On the lighter side of medium bodied with light amounts of carbonation. Smooth and extremely creamy.

O: Very refreshing, very light, and very easy to drink. This beer is extremely sessionable and definitely one that I could have many of in a single session. I really enjoy the creaminess and it is just as good as I remember it from nitro-tap when I was in the UK.

Serving type: nitro-can

04-13-2012 21:49:34 | More by dbrauneis

jimmah120

Minnesota

3.18/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

16oz tallboy nitro-can.

Look is clear amber, dark with few rising bubbles. Smell is straw, hay, barn, malt. Taste is crisp malts, barley, yeast. Creamy yet thin feel, is smooth but watery. A little hop bitter that comes off as medicinal.

A lot of flavor considering it's 3.6%, but compared to most beer it's just average.

Serving type: can

04-02-2012 06:31:22 | More by jimmah120

mlazzaro

Massachusetts

3.3/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Nitro pour is always cool looking. Creamy - cream colored head, clear amber body. Smells faintly of English yeast. Not the most aromatic beer. Creamy mouthfeel, easy to drink. Nothing offensive or off balanced. Caramel cereal malt flavors. Hardly any bitterness. Fun to drink, highlight is the mouthfeel. Could be that I'm drinking a 3.6% English beer in America, but really no hop presence.

Serving type: nitro-can

03-19-2012 01:39:46 | More by mlazzaro

JimCanning

4.65/5  rDev +32.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

I'm here in the USA, I had this beer once many years ago when I was in England with the US Marines. A few years ago, while living in South Florida, I was able to buy this again, however I moved to Pennsylvania, and I can not find it anywhere. I was searching and found this site tonight, can someone PLEASE send me some info on where I can order this and have it shipped to me? Thank you very much if you can. Jim at fts.wpb@gmail.com

Serving type: can

03-14-2012 03:44:30 | More by JimCanning

taylocd

Alabama

3.7/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

poured from 14.9 ounce can into Guinness pint glass

A - Following the pour, the captivating churning of the carbonation gave way to an inch of rich and creamy eggshell head; deep gold body

S - the only lackluster characteristic was the weak and somewhat sweet aroma; it wasn't bad - it simply wasn't particularly bold

T - ample bitterness to complement a slightly roasted malt flavor

M - light feel with a slippery smooth texture

O - this is a tasty, and very drinkable brew; I will have to look for this style/container more often

Serving type: nitro-can

02-25-2012 02:15:46 | More by taylocd

BlurryVisi0n

New York

2.08/5  rDev -40.6%
look: 3 | smell: 1 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5

Poured unto a pint.

Appearance: Dark brown with a huge off white head rising to at least a full inch off the body. Carbonation aside from the head seems low.

Smell: Have you smelled nothing, well that's how this beer smells like.

Taste: Tastes like raw tea, hate to make this comparison but the beer isn't horrible yet not really that good.

Mouth: light carbonation, very smooth.

Overall: good to have only one will never have again. I hate to bash a beer but looks can be recovering. Can be compared to other like beers but doesn't step to that level. Salud!

Serving type: can

02-20-2012 21:55:48 | More by BlurryVisi0n

RoamingGnome

Wisconsin

3.7/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured out of a 14.9 nitro can into a pint glass.

A) Nice amber, with nearly 2 fingers of creamy, slightly off white head. Great retention on this one. A heavy amount of lacing. This is a very attractive ale.

S) Light grains and malt. A little caramel, light fruit aroma, and some bitterness.

T) This has some bread and light caramel sweetness. There is kind of a sour dough or fresh English muffin to this ale. There is light fruit, somewhat cider like. The bitterness provides a grassy finish.

M) Actually, kind of light, definitely lighter than the appearance led me to believe. This is well carbonated. This is smooth, pretty creamy, and easy to drink.

O) I admittedly enjoy these nitro can English Ales more than most. This one is pretty good. Hell, at 3.6% ABV, I might plan to put back a bunch of these while I watch the Euro 2012 Football Championship. If you like Boddington's and Speckled Hen out of the nitro can, you'll likely enjoy this as well.

Serving type: nitro-can

02-08-2012 02:05:20 | More by RoamingGnome