Tetley's English Ale - Carlsberg-Tetley Brewing Ltd

Jerone

Florida

2.95/5  rDev -15.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

A - Slightly darker than straw color with a one and a half finger head that sticks around and leaves good lacing, pretty beer.

S - Some malts and bread, maybe citrus and hops, not a lot though.

T - Just not a lot of taste, but there is some malt and a bit of tangy citrus and some bitterness in the end.

M - Nice mouthfeel, smooth, light to medium carbonation. creamy.

O - If it had more flavor I would love it, but they just didn't pack quite enough in there.

Serving type: on-tap

11-01-2011 00:52:06 | More by Jerone

BeerLover99

New Jersey

4.08/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: tan/orange body, big khaki 2 finger pillow top,
gorgeous lacing

S: light grain, mild lemon zest, malt

T: sweet light citrus, grain/earthy malt, light bitter
creamy finish

M: light/med body, creamy/smooth mouth

O: One of my favorite English beers, love gulping
this bad boy at a nice English pub and catching
some football (soccer) and rugby. I will continue
to buy this and recommend to others.

DELIGHTFUL, ENJOY YOURSELF!

Serving type: on-tap

10-20-2011 19:46:51 | More by BeerLover99

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.03/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

This poured out as a clear golden color with a verything white head on top that vanishes quickly. The smell of the beer has some lager like aromas mixedwith some sweet malts and grains. The taste of the beer is light but had some bread like flavors and a dry aftertaste. The mouthfeel is on the lighter side, some light carobation and has an easy going drinkability. Overall this is a decent brew in my opinion, Not too much else to say really.

Serving type: on-tap

09-24-2011 16:23:06 | More by Knapp85

zeff80

Missouri

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

A - Poured a clear, burgundy color with light golden highlights. It had a thick, creamy, off-white head of soapy foam. It left sheets of lace down the glass.

S - It smelled of caramel and grasses. Not much else. Maybe some floral notes.

T - It tasted of caramel with a touch of bitter grassy hops.

M - It was crisp and smooth with a clean finish. A light bodied ale that is very sessionable.

D - It was worth a try on tap at a British themed pub. It is a classic English Ale.

Serving type: on-tap

12-21-2009 22:08:21 | More by zeff80

therica

Maryland

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

Very similar to a Boddington's Ale, on-tap.

A= a dark tea-brown with lots of tan foamy frothy head that stays and lingers for a long time-- usually til you've finished the fluid.

S= nice, slightly grassy malt-ale freshness.

T= immediately satisfying yet mild, very smooth, very nice. And very much like Boddington's on-tap-- much better than the Boddington's nitro-can (which is also a great beer). Not at all like Wexford's nitro-can, though, don't let me confuse you with the grassy reference.

M= slightly watery compared to the Boddington's Ale on-tap or nitro-can but still very nice, mellow, lightly lingering taste yet nothing heavy or annoying whatsoever.

D= you could drink this forever but you might eventually get a little bored and switch to something more exciting, if available.

Serving type: on-tap

11-25-2007 04:33:37 | More by therica

Bamabrew22

Alabama

3.65/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Also got to sample this one on tap at Brit's pub in Minneapolis. The imperial British pint glass just adds to the aura of this delightful English ale. This was a good looking ale, deep amber in color with just a hint of a fluffy head, riding regally on top. Smell reminded me of pub crawling around England. A definite malt presence with fruity notes. Taste was of a tradition-tied English ale; not overpowering, but good and refreshing. Malty throughout with just a note of hops thrown in for good measure. Overall, this was just a good beer. If you want a real English ale, definitely give this one a shot.

Serving type: on-tap

07-30-2007 14:26:05 | More by Bamabrew22

MMansfield

Nova Scotia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Sampled on tap at Maxwell's Plum in Halifax

Appearance: Pours a light golden copper colour with a medium white cap settling to a 1/4 inch with nice lacing.

Aroma: Caramel sweetness, biscuits and grassy smells.

Taste: More hops in flavour than aroma, but still malt heavy. Light toffee flavour, mild bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Medium to light bodied. Very very creamy. Highly drinkable.

Final Statement: Had previously in a can and it was terrible. This draught version was so highly drinkable it makes for a dangerous session beer. Ultimately, I'm a bigger fan of North American craft ales, but there will always be a place for a quaffable mild english ale such as this.

Serving type: on-tap

04-01-2007 02:48:13 | More by MMansfield

zuggy9

California

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

This is a good all around pale ale. The color is dark brown with a bit of amber, and has a nice head that melts into some lovely lace. The smell is light, with a good balance of malt, hops and a hint of earthy fruit. The taste is mild and pleasant, with a lot of creaminess and grain. Roasted malts and some alcohol is also noted. The mouthfeel is almost silky, with mild carbonation. An excellent ale for any occasion.

Serving type: on-tap

01-08-2007 04:20:43 | More by zuggy9

oldirtycaffrey

Virginia

4.28/5  rDev +22.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Dear Lord I thought this was a good tasting brew! The appearance is medium brown with a one inch white head. Leaves a consistent lacing on the glass. The taste is excellent -- smooth, a little bitter, and you can really taste the malts. High drinkability. I could have drank this all night. If you haven't tried it, give it a shot!

Serving type: on-tap

05-26-2006 22:19:16 | More by oldirtycaffrey

Noxious26

Saskatchewan (Canada)

2.63/5  rDev -24.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Pint on-tap at Bushwakker's.

Red-brown-amber and clear. Light beige head is a thin cap as served and produces lots of lacing.

Mild scent is earthy-herbal.

Flavour is earthy-herbal with an unpleasant finish.

Mouhfeel is light-medium bodied with light carbonation.

Nothing special, but your typical english ale.

Review done from notes.

Serving type: on-tap

11-13-2005 06:46:24 | More by Noxious26

Truh

New Hampshire

3.95/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Rubbed shoulder with Pepys with this one on 6/13/2005. 16-oz. pint at the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse.

Beautiful cascade of head that takes a good long while to settle down to ½-inch bed of foam. Deep orange hue with a touch of rose to the affair; no action noted. Deep malt, walnuts, caramel, and even some grapefruit all play on the nose. Very balanced malt on mouth with just a hint of roasted nut, burnt caramel, and a sweetness imparted by brown sugar.

Truly a smooth ride that sticks just a bit; could session this all day long with no problem.

Serving type: on-tap

07-06-2005 00:20:57 | More by Truh

Andreji

Colombia

3.03/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

This is no amazing brew but it's quite readily available in Cambridge.

The pour is quite nice- i quite like the english styles' pour, because the head is generally quite creamy once this dense sinking carbonation starts to settle. color-wise it's very caramelly red, no signs of carbonation and perfectly translucid.

The smell is weak and deserves not too much attention, considering the beer's drank cold...some caramel again showing up, the malt is soft but seems sweet and fresh, not too elaborate though.

The taste was ok....i think here they undermine carbonation a bit. the taste is quite sweet although watery and seems to lack something despite it all. bitter? well just at the end but i'll take plenty IPAs or APAs if i actually want the bitter. this is just a decent, mild beer you could just find in any pub here.

Serving type: on-tap

06-20-2005 23:02:02 | More by Andreji

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

2.83/5  rDev -19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

#12 at Fort York Beer Fest 2004. Nothing special here. Creamy head on dark tea-like body. Rather still and watery-thin mouthfeel. Faint citrus. Not much carbonation, but i am not tempted to try the nitro-can. Smooth, no aftertaste to speak of, boring.

Serving type: on-tap

08-08-2004 22:39:37 | More by northyorksammy

Globetrotter

Virginia

3.43/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I had this at a British-style pub in Moscow. It came in the appropriate pint glass with a Tetley's logo. It was a deep reddish amber under an off-white head that stood the test of time well and left some very nice lace patterns down the side. The nose was a bit on the sweet side, while the mouth was flat, smooth and sweet - as it should be, but not awesomely good. The taste was smooth and creamy, with sweet malts and a nice bitter finish. For someone starved of ales in this lager drenched land, it was a refreshing change.

Serving type: on-tap

08-25-2003 09:40:48 | More by Globetrotter

Dogbrick

Ohio

2.93/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

On draught at Mac's Cafe in Columbus. Darker amber color with a medium thin and creamy white head. Nice lacing. Aroma is lightly malty with a faint roasted quality. Flavor is very smooth, consisting mostly of malt, but there is a little caramel hanging in there as well. Finish is lightly bitter hops. Decent, but nothing great.

Serving type: on-tap

02-21-2003 07:39:25 | More by Dogbrick

the42ndtourist

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

my first impression was that it was surprisingly bitter for a beer that advertises "creamy and smooth". After I got over that I found a decent beer, however not quite on par with Boddington's or Kilkenny. The colour is auburn (tetley's tea, anyone?), with a creamy head. The taste, as I mentioned, begins bitter then smooths towards the finish. A good brew, but it would probably lose out to the aforementioned favourites when I pulled out my wallet.

Serving type: on-tap

08-13-2002 18:27:34 | More by the42ndtourist

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