Friday, July 30, 2010

Wells - Bombardier English Premium Bitter

Also known as Bombardier Celebration Ale, and Bombardier English Premium Bitter. Ingredients: Water from Charles Wells well; Pale Malt; Crushed Crystal Malt; Challenger and Goldings hops.
"Bombardier is the definitive English Bitter, perfectly balanced with a dry personality."  I had this beer at a hotel bar at Heathrow. 

The ABV is 5.2 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - English Strong Bitter
Glass to use- Pint glass or a mug
Delivery 22 oz bottle.
Not recommended for extended cellaring

The Pour - Dark Amber also ruby in color.  A ¼" beige head lasted through out the drink experience.
Aroma - Malty, sour and some grass.
Taste - Sweet and bitter a bit of sour, Malty and a tad hoppy
Mouth Feel - Nice carbonation
Drinkable - Drinkable a every day beer if you like English bitters but not for me

This beer pairs would pair well with cheese and some meats.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B-.
BeerAdvocate Rating = B+
Ratebeer Rating =76
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