Chimera Dark Delight (Downton)

After drinking the superb Chimera IPA from Downton Brewery I was looking forward to this Dark Delight.
Pours with an immense amount of fizz, a dark brown, lighter than expected. The nose is light coffee, but more intriguingly a plummy fruitiness.

The roasted malt dominates, giving a rather sharp taste that cuts through the palate, gentle hints of caramel. Fruity berry notes are noticeable but not overpowering, leaving a finish that is rather tangy.

5/10 A rather disappointing ale that lacks any clear character, too sharp and tangy.

Chimera IPA 7% (Downton Brewery)

A beautiful light golden beer, bottle conditioned, with a gentle floral scent

It starts with a lovely warming caramel sweetness, filling the taste buds like only a strong beer can. This is swiftly followed by a rounded mellow citrus edge, finishing with a nice fresh but not overpowering bitterness.

Not your typical huge hopped powerful finish IPA, but the best things don’t fit in the neat boxes we expect them to.

8/10 A cracking warming golden beer, great balance of sweetness and hops. Does the IPA title justice.

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Thanks! Downton Brewery

Big thanks to the people from the Downton Brewery who provided these 3 beers for review!

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