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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5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle @ fonefan tasting. Hazy amber with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and light hoppy. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 160213
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Feb 2013
at 02:16
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled (ordered from som webshop). Hazy reddish amber colour with a mediumsized off-white head. Aroma is caramel malts, some floral and fruity notes along with mild grassyness. Flavour is caramel malts, some toffee, mild floral and fruity hops along with some sap and resiny notes. Nice bitterness in the finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Oct 2012
at 07:50
5.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle from The Lizard Fudge Shop, Cornwall. Genuine aroma, but slightly more drier in its taste. although remains drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Dec 2011
at 15:28
4.1/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 3
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Bottle. Ruddy brown with murky yeastiness. The aroma is tart, with a hint of smoke. Little bit tart, malt-accented. Doesn’t hold up at all - this isn’t old.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Apr 2011
at 22:43
4/10
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Appearance 2
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4
[bottle from farm shop near Looe, Cornwall] Bottle conditioned. Looked translucent and was slightly viscous on pouring which made me slightly scared of drinking it. Initially pleasant with a lingering bitterness, but the flavour was unmemorable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 May 2008
at 13:20
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle at Kook’s Leaving Do at Chris_o’s. Reddish brown. Lasting beige head. Some smoke on a rather pleasant malty aroma. Very good condition in mouth, carbonation sweetish malt and then dry finish. Prickly on end. I really like the malt on this. Dry and rich.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Sep 2006
at 11:58