The brewery: "The Alnwick Brewery Company Limited
initially started to brew beer in Alnwick from around 1750’s from a site
in the town’s Dispensary Street. Sadly, in the 1960’s the buildings
were pulled down before they could be listed, and the brewery
temporarily closed only to be relaunched again in 2005 by the son of the
original brewery’s last managing director. In 2013 the business was acquired
by the Harry Hotspur group who also merged into
it the significant brewing skills and brewery of another local
brewer (namely the former VIP Brewery at Hawkhill)."
The beer: "A notable ale of light copper colour, pleasing bitterness with a
refreshing citrus aftertaste. A medium bodied session-able ale, brewed
with English crystal malt. Served best at a refreshing 12*c and below.
Mainly drank alongside lighter meals such as seafood dishes and
traditional meals such as grilled chicken and pasta."
I didn't find the citrus aftertaste too strong - just as well as, as regulars will know, I'm not a fan. This was good, not too strong either, a good session ale.
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