English beer: 10 brands worth trying
It seems that bar culture is in the blood of the British. Almost any British movie or TV series can't do without an intoxicating glass. And thanks to the master brewers from this foggy Albion, many world-famous brands of beer have appeared.
Of course, to drink a pint or two of this true English drink, you need to visit a number of bars in England, and preferably Ireland. However, in this article, Stirred will look at more massive beer options that are actually available online.
St Austell Proper Job, 5.5%
One of the best IPAs of the new wave, made from Maris Otter malting barley grown in Cornish and American Cascade, Chinook and Willamette hops.
The taste is characterized by citrus, spicy and floral notes with a combination of hops and oatmeal malt. A great refreshing beer.
Price: £2 per 500 ml
Thornbridge Jaipur, 5.9%
This is a classic interpretation of the traditional British IPA style.
The beer is filled with notes of citrus and tropical fruits, perfectly balanced by a sweet, malty base to give a smooth taste and the right amount of bitterness on the finish.
Price: £1.80 for 330 ml
Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter, 4%
A special yeast culture provides the drink with a subtle but complex depth of character in a perfectly balanced bitter taste.
In addition to cans and bottles, this beer can be found in casks in some pubs in England.
Price: £30 for 12 500 ml bottles
Tiny Rebel Cwtch, 4.6%
A great Welsh beer that used to be the British champion.
In the production of this alcohol, modern and traditional brewing collide.
The taste has lush tropical notes and slightly toasted malt.
Price: £2.20 for 330 ml
Black Betty
Brewed at the Beavertown Brewery, London.
This black IPA with 7.4% alcohol is a real killer!
The beer is easy to drink and has notes of honey, tropical fruits and ripe tangerines with chocolate in the taste.
Price: £2.88 for 330 ml
Allendale Pennine Pale, 4%
Pale ale from Northumberland is brewed using a very special technique called the "hop trio".
Perfectly balanced and light beer. Has a refreshing finish. Perfect for summer.
Price: £2.50 for 500 ml
Green Jack Baltic Trader, 10.5%
Imperial stout with a strong and rich flavor.
Well-balanced, strong and warming, a perfect night beer.
Price: £9 for 750 ml
Beavertown Neck Oil, 4.3%
A great IPA that is easy to drink.
Created on the basis of a home-made Black Country pale ale recipe, to which hop additives and even more American hops have been added.
Has a fruity flavor and aroma. Perfect for summer.
Price: £2.19 for 330 ml
Traquair Jacobite Ale, 8% alcohol
A real malt bomb brewed according to a 260-year-old recipe.
The taste is a mixture of dark stone fruits, molasses, coriander and a special flavor of the classic British sweets called "Black Jack Chews".
Price: £3.59 for 330 ml
Theakston's Old Peculier
The iconic classic dark stout ale, which you should definitely try at the first opportunity.
The drink has a high density and fruity notes.
Price: £1.80 for 500 ml
Update: 25.01.2020
Category: Beer, Cider, Ale