When we were contacted by The Beer Seller website this month with an offer to sample some of their alcoholic delights, we were delighted. We consider ourselves quite the beer connoisseurs so the chance to try some of the finest ales around sounded like quite a treat. The Beer Seller sent us the Top 3 selling beers from their Ruby and Amber range. Here is the verdict…By the way, we already know we have a really hard job!
About The Beer Seller
If you are not familiar with The Beer Seller then we will explain what they are about. The company stock high quality beer and ales from independent brewers. The Beer Seller believe that craft beers are bold, individual and independent brewers making great beer because they love making it.Each product sold on the website is tested by the tasters at The Beer Sellers. They individually visit the breweries and taste their beers before putting them on the website. You can mix and match beer to create your own custom crate which is fantastic for beer lovers or for a present.
LIQUID MISTRESS – Siren Craft Brew – £2.95
Liquid Mistress is a beautiful ruby beer. It pours with a deep reddish body and boasts a persistent off white frothy head. The aroma of is of distinct biscuit and rye mixture that gives way to more of a fruity peach or grapefruit. The taste does not differ greatly from the aroma and hints at toasted malt, citrus fruits and grass in the mix. We think that the balanced bitterness of this works nicely with the residual sweetness from the malt giving a nice dry finish. 5.8% ABV.
WOLFIE SMITH URBAN GUERILLA – By The Horns – £2.90
This beer has quite a legal story behind it after an angry actor got a little annoyed about being on the label. One quick gorilla edit later and all it good. Whilst the label has changed, the content remains the same and as good as ever. This is a strong amber ale that is infused with a light caramel sweetness. We also got a fruity tropical hint of citrus on tasting. Well balanced bitterness with a crisp finish.
HOOK ISLAND RED – The Five Points Brewing Co. – £2.85
The Five Points Hook Island Red is a red rye ale brewed with Chinook, Simcoe and Columbus, making this quite a hop based brew. You can expect unusual flavours of dark cherries, dried currants, black pepper and spiced plum. It’d be delicious all year round, but especially as a winter warmer.
AMBER ALE – Fourpure Brewing Co. – £2.50
This is a balanced beer with a warm complex malt flavour lending some sweetness. It uses just enough Cascade and Palisade for an exciting flavour and aroma to develop. We love the way it has such a light taste despite being a reasonable strength at 5.1%.
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