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Moylan’s Celts Golden Ale

Oct 3

Posted by Wrangler in 2 Tankards, Ale, California, Golden / Summer Ale, United States, Wrangler | No Comments

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Wrangler Rating:

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Moylan’s Celts Golden Ale is a slightly cloudy attractively coloured ale that pours with a nice light head that leaves almost no lacing down the sides of the glass. The aroma has a nice yeasty note with a hint of hop underneath. The flavour doesn’t seem to follow the aroma as it is so lightweight that it doesn’t offer much. There are very subtle yeast notes, and maybe a touch of malt, but nothing to really get hold of. I know Golden/Summer Ales are supposed to be light, but really this is obviously aimed at the macro lager crowd, which is fair enough, but it doesn’t do it for me.

ABV: 5%

Best Served: 6°C

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Fuller’s Organic Honey Dew Ale

Aug 20

Posted by Wrangler in 4 Tankards, Ale, British Isles, England, Flavoured Beer, Golden / Summer Ale, Great Britain, Honey Ale, Specialty Ale, Wrangler | 1 Comment

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Wrangler Rating:

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Fuller’s Honey Dew is a Golden Summer Ale that is brewed with organic honey; don’t think that this is a sweet beer though, as the honey is subtle and beautifully balanced. There is a touch of the pale malt, a spritz of hops and the honey note that finishes it all off with a thirst quenching roundness. A nicely chilled pint of this on a hot summer’s afternoon is where it’s best. It is light enough to drink on its own all day, or matched with a summer salad or grilled chicken dish. It has a pale golden colour and light carbonation that complements the refreshing style of this ale from one of London’s best independent brewers.

ABV: 5%

Best served: 7°C

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