Jarl. An interesting name and an interesting ale, too.
From their website:
Modern British Beers
At Fyne Ales we are all about producing an outstanding range of modern British beers, which we make in a spectacular location, and with integrity in everything we do. Our beers are built on the British Cask Ale tradition, Britain’s contribution to the global beer culture. This is a method that allows us to pack large amounts of flavour into relatively low alcohol beers. To this we have added a focus on new beer styles and big flavoured hops from the New World. This enables us to produce bold hop-forward beers that retain balance and subtlety.
They call it a hoppy, blond session ale. and describe it as:
Light and golden colour with a strong citrus and hop aroma. Citrus and grassy hop flavours dominate the palate with a light and refreshing dry finish. A superbly drinkable beer.
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My views:
It’s certainly a blond ale. A light, golden colour and very clear with good carbonation, beautiful lacing on the glass. It has a good, biscuity malt backbone. Hops are citrussy, I didn’t find it grassy as they say. The yeast has impartet the expected peppery, clovey bite to the flavour which I felt was just right and, true to style, not overpowering.
Considering that this comes in at 3.8% ABV I was really surprised at the depth of flavour and the sense of body for this beer. It had great mouthfeel- a little creamy due to the carbonation and thick head. All round a jolly nice beer to drink, and at that ABV you could afford to have a couple!
Have you tried Jarl?
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