Todays beer is going straight to my head - I haven't eaten since about 3pm and all I really ate today was bread, soup, and a doughnut.
Morland - Old Crafty Hen
I never drink Old Crafty Hen, I see it in the shops and remember how much I enjoy drinking it - and then I leave it thinking 'I'll keep it for the calendar'. I wish I wouldn't. Actually last year I didn't even bother reviewing it because I like it so much.
I'm sure the fact I don't drink it often makes this beer quite special, it is a thoroughly enjoyable drink in every aspect. It's a shame I just don't find myself 'wowed' as much anymore - I'm used to it, and the types of beer I drink regularly are more on a par with it.
Looks - Lovely deep copper colour. Almost perfect, there's another beer somewhere in the calendar with 'the' colour.
Smells - Rich, malty and sweet. Bit of coffee and caramel.
Taste - Just lovely. Smooth and sweet at first, then malty with a little bitterness in the aftertaste.
I still rate this beer highly, and the fact that I still enjoy it after so long speaks to it's quality. I was going to score it quite low (by Crafty Hen standards), but after thinking about it, and drinking it, I've changed my mind.
This is just what a good ale tastes like. Scrumdiddlyumptious.
10/10
I wrote this blog whilst listeneing to The War of the Worlds. I'll talk about it a little, because I love it. Synth, strings and 70's style guitar & bass all wrapped up in classic science fiction. I've been to see it 3 times - twice with my mum because no one else was cool enough...
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