Country of Origin: Great Britain
Price comparison: About $2 more per 24 ounces than the average national domestic.
Alcohol percentage by volume: 4.3%
Cute bottle/label? 25 ounce heavy brown glass bottle with Adnams name molded into the base of the glass. Label is orange and purple depicting the lighthouse at Southwold.
Appearance: Clear bright orange with a smooth white, long-lasting head and clingy lace.
Scent: Very clean, lightly metallic but not unappetizingly so; floral and citrus hops.
Flavor: Malt and some butter with a refreshing bitter finish.
Impressions: As with just about any British bitter, don't serve it freshly cold out of the fridge. I pull this stuff out and let it sit on the counter unopened for twenty minutes to half an hour before pouring it into a chilled glass. It's a bit harshly carbonated, but great with anything salty.
Will I buy this beer again? Very refreshing and drinkable; well balanced and uncomplicated. Also it's fairly easy to get hold of and not terribly expensive. There are bitters I prefer, but I don't dislike this one and I can recommend it with a clear conscience as well. Good drinking on a school/work night, with its low ABV.
Rating:
3½ out of 5 cute beer glasses
Reviewed: March 22, 2004
