Chalky's Bite

Chalky's Bite
Type of beer: Hefe-Weizen(?)
Container Type: 330 mL bottle
Alcohol by volume: 6.8%
Country of origin: England
Rating: 79% (see below)
Number of times I've had this beer: 1st
Cost: $3.50
Tasted on: 7/11/09
Colours of label: Blue/White/Gold
Drank From: Glass

Label Reads: "The idea for Chalky's bite came about as a challenge from Rick Stein to Sharp's Head Brewer Stuart Howe. The task was to create a distinctly English beer with the character, individuality and quality to stand alongside the Belgian greats. The beer created is exceptional with a delicate flavour balance of three different hop varieties and wild Cornish fennel. With a totally natural process and a maturation period of over three months the beer is allowed ample time to develop a high level of carbonation, its own distinctive flavour and a beautiful light golden colour. Chalky's patience whilst attending the many development and sampling sessions at the Brewery is justifiably rewarded in the name."

website: www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk
Best for: Painting artistic nudes
Ratings:
Taste: 15/20
Flavour: 16/20
Buy again: 15/20
Aroma: 8/10
Satisfaction: 8/10
Complexity: 9/10
Intangible: 8/10

Handwritten notes: This beer is almost like a strong apple cider in its acidity. There is a sour/sweet acid that plays the other flavours like a fiddle and gives it a hugely unique character. It is interesting and surprisingly refreshing, considering its ABV. The back story for the beer is incredibly dull. However, if you make a beer this good you can call it "yo momma" if you want, and I'll still drink it.

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