An Gof
Lizard Ales in Helston, Cornwall, England 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
5.71
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An Gof is brewed using a complex mix of malts. Maris Otter, Crystal, Chocolate and Smoked Malts plus Fuggles and Goldings hops.
Brewed to commemorate An Gof the St Keverne Blacksmith who led the Cornish Revolt of 1497. An Gof was defeated in London by Henry VII's army, whilst leading the revolt against unfair taxes. He was Hanged, Drawn & Quartered on Tyburn hill but defiant to the end declared that he and his followers would share a 'fame permanent & immortal.' He wasn't far wrong as 523 years later his name lives on in this excellent ale.
Brewed to commemorate An Gof the St Keverne Blacksmith who led the Cornish Revolt of 1497. An Gof was defeated in London by Henry VII's army, whilst leading the revolt against unfair taxes. He was Hanged, Drawn & Quartered on Tyburn hill but defiant to the end declared that he and his followers would share a 'fame permanent & immortal.' He wasn't far wrong as 523 years later his name lives on in this excellent ale.
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6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
500ml bottle from Purely Cornish, Looe. Pours deep brown with an off white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of dark fruits, nuts, toffee, brown bread & smoked malt. Medium body. Light bitter finish. Enjoyable
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Jan 2025
at 20:57
05/03/2010. STAR INN, 23 The Vineyards, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England
Tried
on 24 Dec 2022
at 11:53
6/10
Tried
on 20 Jun 2022
at 22:02
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Panda at home, thanks to Danlo, 12/06/22. Deep amber to chestnut brown with a light beige covering that dissipates to a swirl and edgeing. Nose is dried fruits, toffee, dates, sugars, brown bread, hint of berry fruits. Taste comprises fruit cake, brown sugar scattering, brown bread, light spice, hedgerow, toffee, dates. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, light drying close with a modest bitter edge. Respectable enough strong ... not sure why only scoring 2.87?
Tried
on 12 Jun 2022
at 14:45
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle at the Glamping site in Devon. Picked up from the cider Barn near lizzard point. Amostly clear chestnut brown coloured pour with a lively frothy beige head. Aroma is toasted nuts, toffee apple, rustic brown sugars, tangy fruit cake, . Flavour is composed of semi sweet, cakey malts, dried fruit cake, singed cake, raisin, apple, mellow roast in the finish. Palate is semi sweet, light savoury, frothy carbonation. Not bad.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jun 2022
at 19:46
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle from Purely Cornish. Appearance - deep copper to red. Slightly off white head. Nose - light prune and glace cherry in amongst a general caramel and cake situation. Taste - Highland toffee, prunes more so this time. Honey and raisins. Palate - medium bodied at least. Sweet nmiddle with just enough malt bitterness on the finish to just about make it drinkable. Overall - decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jul 2020
at 16:54
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle. Bought whilst on holiday in Cornwall. Poured golden amber with an off-white head. Aroma of caramel, malt, fruit. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation. A little soapy to finish. Fair.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2019
at 17:48
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Appearance- dark amber, clear, a thick foamy beige head. Aroma- caramel, raisin, malty bread, brambly hops. Taste- chocolate hints, dark fruit, banana, brown bread, plenty of carbonation, slightly thin mouthfeel. Not bad.
Tried
on 31 Aug 2016
at 01:38
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ GBBF 2013. Pours a dark amber color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty weak buttery caramel aroma. Fruity malty caramel flavor with weak smoky hints. Has a fruity malty spicy caramel finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Oct 2013
at 04:30
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Thanks to Kjell for sharing at GBBF 2013.Clear dark amber coloured body. Naked surface. Poor lacing. Caramel on the nose. Mid-sweet caramel taste added by dried fruity hints. Roasted endnotes. Medium bodied. Standard (London Olympia 15.08.2013).
Tried
on 22 Sep 2013
at 11:35