Wednesday 18 May 2011

Holgate Extra Special Bitter




It was a bit of a struggle to review this beer as I have a blocked nose, which I'm hoping is just
hayfever. I used a nasal spray to try and aleviate the situation but only got marginal improvement.

These guys blew me away with their Mt. Macedon Ale, so I was hoping for big things with this one.

It's a full bodied red ale with strong malts and a very bitter aftertaste. It all works together though,
I've had red ales before that were just a bit too much, whereas this one is a touch more balanced.
They aren't exactly my cup of tea, but this was enjoyable. It was good with food and on it's own.
In fact I'd probably say that is what it's best suited to, it's a dinner beer.

7.75/10

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