Brewery - Old Dairy Brewery
Strength - 4.5%
Type - Cream Stout
While my esteemed tasting colleague, Mr Debenham, steams through the Kentish brews in this years Real Ale Festival, I thought I'd cover some old loves, and some new favourites. I've done a Bitter, an Amber Ale, and a Pale Ale in the last few days, so this time I've gone for a good British Stout.
Old Dairy Silver Top Cream Stout
The label quotes "... a Beer to Ruminate over!" which is right on the money.
It's got a very smooth drinking texture, and an equally smooth taste to match. It's very silky, almost like cream, and is one of the more satisfying Stouts I've tried. Old Dairy have used 3 Malts, and 2 of their classic hops (Challenger and Bramling Cross), to craft this Stout, and the outcome definitely agrees with my taste buds. It has a very rich smell, and a sweet taste (almost like toffee) that is complimented by the hints of bitter coffee, and a very slight liquorice undertone.
The only critique I have is that it may be slightly unimpressive, that is to say it doesn't jump out as anything special.
That being said - A 'sit back and contemplate' brew, that I quite enjoyed. If you ever get the chance to get this on tap I highly recommend it, but it's almost as good bottled so don't be put off.
p.s I know Tom is planning on reviewing some more Old Dairy before the festival is over, so keep your eyes open
GDBS - 9
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