Belfast Ale
Whitewater Brewery in Castlewellan, County Down, Northern Ireland
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
6.11
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Whitewater’s aromatic russet ale is brewed with the addition of wheat and roasted barley. Rich fruitiness and gentle hop flavour leading to its smooth succulent finish.
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5.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Bitter that is slightly better than average. It has some mild biscuit notes and a some even milder fruit notes. It’s bitterness is its dominant character and its full body makes this a touch milder than it might be. Deep golden colour and keeps a thick head.
Tried
on 12 Jan 2013
at 13:01
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle at (parent’s) home - 26/08/12 - thanks to Steve ’beers I’ve known’. Pours a slightly obscured copper colour with a decent blob of off-white head. Lively carbonation is visible and quite a bit of lacing ensues. Malt forward nose with dark fruit, raisen and sugars. Taste follows the nose with a slightly metallic flavour leading to a moderate bitter finish. Medium bodied with slightly prickly carbonation, a little too much of the latter! Drinkable beer but file under ’W’ for whelmed!
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Sep 2012
at 01:29
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Pint from cask at the Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast. Clear copper coloured with a creamy light brown head. Aroma of hops, malt and caramel with a hint of spices. Light to medium body, slightly watery. Surprisingly bitter and quite fruity, medium sweet. Bitter finish and aftertaste, quite nice, but a bit boring. (2011-06-09)
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Jun 2012
at 09:20
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
50cl bottle. Pours a lovely transparent copper with very steady bubbles and a great head. The nose has toffee and dried apricots. The taste has toffee and some pungent spicy earthiness, probably parsnip I think. The palate is medium in structure, creamy in texture and there is a long dry finish. The first ale I’ve rated from my homeland and I’m delighted - a great ale whether you have one or twenty one, I reckon.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Aug 2011
at 15:27