I must say, I’m a big fan of Greene King and their mighty IPA, so I’m surprised this can sat in my fridge as long as it did!
Poured from a 500ml can with a best before date on the bottom, the brew is brown with slightly reddish tones to it. An initial 1″ foamy head dissipates into a thin film that leaves some lacing. The aroma is malty tending towards caramel, with some nice hops to it, earthy with hints of resin. Hops jump forward in the taste, very resinous and clean, the malt slides in after the hoppy onslaught, smooth and caramelly, but doesn’t linger. The finish is a nice reminder of the hops that were. Mouthfeel is actually a bit thin, without much carbonation. I’m going to give it a few minutes to warm-up, and see, but I have a feeling it will be cask-y when it’s a little warmer. Indeed, still not a nice fresh pint of cask, but a not-too-distant cousin, perhaps. I bet this beer kicks ass in England, on tap or cask.
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