Monday, 18 October 2010

5am Saint (Brewdog) 5%abv


It pours like a Tawny port, whiskey edges and a butter caramel head. The smell is so powerful, an overdose of dry hops and grassy smells, mixed with hidden cherry and summer fruit notes.

The taste gives a nano second of sweetness before unleashing a monster of full bodied bitterness. Hints of fruity but bitter cranberries are followed by a slightly sour tanginess, reminiscent of unripe fruit. Its got more hops in the finish than most IPAs dream of leaving a bitter lingering finish.

8/10 Unripe fruit, bitter, tangy and hopped to hell. To try and put this in a box would be impossible, it defines itself. Definitely one to try, you’ll never forget it.

Thanks to Brewdog for providing, i suggest you read their blog

3 comments:

  1. Brilliant review! Succinctness and sexiness, great stuff.

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  2. Mark, thanks for the comments! Made my day! Great to recieve feedback like that, especially from someone who has a great blog themselves! I am a huge fan of your blog, particularly the Economies of (sc)ale post which was fantastic!

    Whats your favorite mainstream Brewdog beer?

    Thanks again.

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  3. I'm not grown up enough for this beer, I have decided.

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