Elder Statesman
Firebrick in Blaydon on Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
6.45
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A substantial bitter, dark amber in colour; generous hopping balances rich malt, giving malt biscuit, and orange fruit in the taste; orange blossom and spice on the nose.
It seemed correct to name our Best Bitter “Elder Statesman”, after 19th Century MP Sir Joseph Cowen Snr. Founder of the brickworks that gave our brewery its name; he was knighted for his work on the Tyne Commission, straightening and dredging that river, allowing shipping and industry to flourish in the area.
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fombe89 (10867) reviewed Elder Statesman from Firebrick 6 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Cask GBBF @Winter Beer Festival (Camra), Birmingham. 06/02/2020 Color ambarino espuma blanca, aromas caramelo, cereal, sabor frutal, caramelo, cuerpo medio.
Olut (22183) reviewed Elder Statesman from Firebrick 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Cask @ Old Gate, Hebden Bridge. Dark golden with a creamy head and a grainy-malty taste, with a lingering bitter finish.
WingmanWillis (38720) ticked Elder Statesman from Firebrick 10 years ago
Saintmatty (11341) reviewed Elder Statesman from Firebrick 12 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Cask (Red House, Newcastle) - Copper in colour. Fruity aroma with caramel and dried fruit. Nicely balanced taste with raisins, sultanas and caramel.
madmitch76 (40782) reviewed Elder Statesman from Firebrick 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
3rd December 2013
Pigs Ear. Cask. Almost clear amber beer. A few cream coloured bubbles for a head. Light palate, dry and a little crisp. Light dry malt, semi sweet. Touch of unsweet toffee. Little dried fruits. Dry finish. Standard stuff but it’s fine.