Top Cat

Fat Cat Brewery in Norwich, Norfolk, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular Out of Production

Score

6.36

ABV: 4.8%

IBU: -

Ticks: 8

In Summer 2009, after a successful run with Top Cat, it was decided that the recipe needed updating and revamping - to reflect the growing demand for paler, hoppier styles of beer. The final product (at an increased strength of 5%) was felt to be so far removed from the original that a new name was used - Wild Cat was born!

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eurosoba (18828) ticked Top Cat from Fat Cat Brewery 3 years ago

13/09/2006. FAT CAT, 288 Spring Road, IPSWICH, Suffolk, England (FREE HOUSE)

Tried on 29 Nov 2022 at 17:04

5.6

Olut (22183) reviewed Top Cat from Fat Cat Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Cask @ Navigation Tavern Beer Festival. Golden with a thick creamy head. Mainly a bitter in character with a lingering grain in its taste. Has a very malty nose.

Tried from Cask on 25 Sep 2014 at 08:02

6.5

fonefan (85107) reviewed Top Cat from Fat Cat Brewery 17 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask (handpump) @ The Fat Cat, Norwich, England NR2. [ As Fat Cat Ale ].Alc. 4.8%. Clear medium yellow amber color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toffee, moderate hoppy, citrus. Flavor is moderate to light light heavy sweet and bitter with a average duration, finish has a peppery notes. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. (310708)

Tried from Cask on 01 Oct 2008 at 07:29

8.2

wyzzywyz22 (5998) reviewed Top Cat from Fat Cat Brewery 17 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

36 Pint box thing, Guy’s wedding reception, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk. Oowee, completely lost track of how many I had of this once I was into double figures, but if my memory serves me well enough this kicked ass. Really nice fragrantly fruity hoppy flavour. A bit on the chewy side doc, but that’s all good man. Was having a blast in the teepee getting mega loose on the dance floor and having a right royal knees up with the people I love. Bliss. Top Cat! The most effectual Top Cat! Who’s intellectual close friends get to call him T.C. Providing it’s with dignity. Top Cat! The indisputable leader of the gang. He’s the boss, he’s a pip, he’s the championship. He’s the most tip top, Top Cat. Yes he’s a chief, he’s a king, But above everything, He’s the most tip top, Top Cat. Top Cat!

Tried on 22 Jul 2008 at 03:54

7.3

cagarvie (40235) reviewed Top Cat from Fat Cat Brewery 17 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Cask at Paisley Beer Festival 2008 ... amber ... very hoppy nose ... light fresh and clean ... bright and hoppy.

Tried from Cask on 04 May 2008 at 13:39

5.6

RuneBlix (26478) reviewed Top Cat from Fat Cat Brewery 19 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Amber. Low head. Good clarity. Sweet fruity aroma and well balanced fruity taste. Green oranges accent. Medium palate (Half on gravity served at perfect shape in the winter garden at The Fat Cat in Ipswich 22.09.2006).

Tried on 15 Oct 2006 at 03:29

4.5

Finn (18241) reviewed Top Cat from Fat Cat Brewery 19 years ago

Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Cask at The Fat Cat Ipswich 22 Sep 2006. Golden coloured. A tiny head. Rather boring.

Tried from Cask on 11 Oct 2006 at 14:22

5.8

Harrisoni (26309) reviewed Top Cat from Fat Cat Brewery 19 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask gravity at Reading BF 06. Amber, no head. Good strongish bitter. Not much to say but some toffee and hop there in the mix

Tried from Cask on 01 May 2006 at 03:41