Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPAType of beer: IPA
Container Type: 500 mL bottle
Alcohol by volume: 6.10%
Country of origin: Scotland
Rating: 78% (see below)
Number of times I've had this beer: 1st
Cost: $unknown
Tasted on: 7/9/10
Colours of label: Purple/White/Gold
Drank From: HP Glass
Label Reads: "A refreshing example of an India Pale Ale from the master brewers at Belhaven. The blend of Cascade and Challenger hops combine to produce an abundance of fresh hop aroma that preludes a bitter-dry taste explosion. Crafted from nearly three centuries of brewing heritage at Scotland's oldest independent brewery, this ale from Belhaven will have your taste buds tingling."
website: www.belhaven.co.uk/ Best for: Killing your Friday slowly
Ratings:
Taste: 15/20
Flavour: 14/20
Buy again: 17/20
Aroma: 8/10
Satisfaction: 9/10
Complexity: 7/10
Intangible: 8/10
Handwritten notes: A thank heavens IPA. This beer reminds one that IPA must not necessarily mean a throat slashing bitterness and a citrus fruit basket banana hammock slapping you in the face. This seems to have a grassy bitterness and a dewy, mouth sharpening flavour. The perfect end to a long-ass week is opening a box of beer shipped East from some hoser in Alberta and pulling out "soiled gold" beers. Aah. I generally hate people who say "have a good weekend" and wish them nothing but sorrow and cancer, but to all of you peoples out there: have a good weekend!
---------------------------------------------Beer #419 of 3,652
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