the darkerside to rants

Ah, I like the fall. During fall they release some really tasty ales and beers here in Canada. Curtesy of the LCBO.

In today’s taste challenge: Black Wych from our goood friends at the Wychwood Brewery Company Witney. Located in the wonderful Oxfordshire, England, UK.

Wychwood Brewery nestles in the delightful Cotswold market town of Witney, on the fringes of the ancient medieval forest, the Wych Wood. The brewery is sited at the old Eagle Maltings, built more than 150 years ago when barley was malted for the town’s brewery. The founders of Wychwood Brewery, as well as being passionate about beer, were aware of the legend of the Wychwood Forest and decided to name the brewery after the ancient wood.

Why do I feel one step away from entering Hobbington?

But onto the beer.

The Website describes the taste as:

5.0% ABV. Black Wych is a beguiling traditional English dark stout, silky smooth, soft and seductive. A heady brew, which entices you to lose your senses and fall for the charms of The Black Wych

Which I have to admit it pretty bang on. Now if you think of a Stout you tend to think of Guiness or maybe Beamish, both very thick, nutty and strong beers. The Black Wych, although clearly a stout, is lighter than that and can be drunk a lot faster than any of those two. It is more like a very dark ale to me but quite tasty if you like stronger tasting beers. If you are rather a fan of the “light stuff” then better steer clear, this beer is clearly not for you.

Note: 4/5

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