Tom Paine Ale (Bottle)
(Batch of Tom Paine Ale)
Harvey's in Lewes, East Sussex, England 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
6.79
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Tom Paine is a premium dry hopped bitter named after the celebrated radical who lived in Lewes in the late eighteenth century. America celebrates 'Independence Day' on the 4th of July and in Britain CAMRA has designated July 'Independents Month' in celebration of Britain's independent brewers.
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6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
This doesn't seem much like a pale ale at all, but more like and english strong ale, considering the low hop presence, moderate malt sweetness, and distinct roasty characteristics - low carbonation, mild yeastiness, cloudy appearance, and somewhat creamy mouthfeel combine to make this feel almost like a cask-ale experience - damp and musty - brown sugar and molassas - sweet malts make way for bitterness and some bready, biscuity flavors - it took my palate a while to adjust to this one, but once it did I thought it was decent.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Jan 2004
at 19:55
7.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottled. The aroma is lovely hoppy. The color is amber but it has a flat head. The flavor is fantastic, it is sweet and slightly hoppy - and ends on a lovely bitterness from a great hop. It has a good palate for a British beer, is that the 5.5 ABV?
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Jul 2003
at 08:51
8.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 10
Texture 10
Overall 9.5
A very good beer - I almost came away from this one with a new favorite. It has a nice floral hoppy aroma and sweet and floral flavor. I downed the glass quite quickly and wished I had bought a second bottle - and for sure I will.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 May 2000
at 23:53