740. Southampton Pumpkin Ale
I had this sometime around Halloween at Jadyn's house. I have a nice picture, but that's on her camera. I'll add it when she gets back from California.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Southampton Publick House
Alcohol: 6.00%
Serving: Bottle, 22 oz.
Style: Pumpkin Ale, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.0): Pours a slightly hazed orange-amber. The head is foamy and beige and fades to a thin film.
Smell (4.0): Malty. Pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices.
Taste (4.0): Sweet pumpkin flavors upfront that quickly moves into a pumpkin pie spiciness and finishes with some alcoholic spice. Toasty malt backbone and a light bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Medium-bodied, moderate carbonation.
Drinkability (3.5): Tasty, but a tad sweet.
Overall (3.95)
I had this sometime around Halloween at Jadyn's house. I have a nice picture, but that's on her camera. I'll add it when she gets back from California.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Southampton Publick House
Alcohol: 6.00%
Serving: Bottle, 22 oz.
Style: Pumpkin Ale, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.0): Pours a slightly hazed orange-amber. The head is foamy and beige and fades to a thin film.
Smell (4.0): Malty. Pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices.
Taste (4.0): Sweet pumpkin flavors upfront that quickly moves into a pumpkin pie spiciness and finishes with some alcoholic spice. Toasty malt backbone and a light bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Medium-bodied, moderate carbonation.
Drinkability (3.5): Tasty, but a tad sweet.
Overall (3.95)
Labels: Pumpkin Ale, Southampton Publick House
494. Southampton Double White Ale
I purchased this a few weeks ago at Downtown Wine & Spirits. I let this warm and served it in one of my Duvel tulips. The bottle says:
Brewery: Southampton Publick House
Alcohol: 7.00%
Serving: Bottle, 22 oz.
Style: Witbier, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.5): Pours a lightly hazy straw-golden with a fluffy, white head that slowly fades to a persistent film leaving sparse lace that clings to the side of the glass.
Smell (4.0): Notes of bananas and oranges. Swirling brings out the tart orange aromas as well as spicy notes of black pepper and coriander. There's also a strong yeasty aroma and a light hint of grain.
Taste (4.5): The taste is fruity and spicy, much like the aroma. Initially a a light spiciness meets the tongue, followed by a nice orange and banana fruitiness. Peppery and coriander spice become evident in the center before fading into a lightly bitter finish with a pleasant residual sweetness.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Medium-bodied, crisp carbonation, with a pleasing smoothness.
Drinkability (4.0): Flavorful and refreshing.
Overall (4.3): A unique take on a Belgian Wit. The spices and flavors are dead on, but the "Double Gravity" adds a little something extra.
I purchased this a few weeks ago at Downtown Wine & Spirits. I let this warm and served it in one of my Duvel tulips. The bottle says:
Southampton Double White Ale is our unique "double gravity" version of classic Belgian-Style White Ale. Brewed with quality grains and hops. Lightly spiced with coriander and Curacao orange.Beer Stats:
Brewery: Southampton Publick House
Alcohol: 7.00%
Serving: Bottle, 22 oz.
Style: Witbier, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.5): Pours a lightly hazy straw-golden with a fluffy, white head that slowly fades to a persistent film leaving sparse lace that clings to the side of the glass.
Smell (4.0): Notes of bananas and oranges. Swirling brings out the tart orange aromas as well as spicy notes of black pepper and coriander. There's also a strong yeasty aroma and a light hint of grain.
Taste (4.5): The taste is fruity and spicy, much like the aroma. Initially a a light spiciness meets the tongue, followed by a nice orange and banana fruitiness. Peppery and coriander spice become evident in the center before fading into a lightly bitter finish with a pleasant residual sweetness.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Medium-bodied, crisp carbonation, with a pleasing smoothness.
Drinkability (4.0): Flavorful and refreshing.
Overall (4.3): A unique take on a Belgian Wit. The spices and flavors are dead on, but the "Double Gravity" adds a little something extra.
Labels: Reviews, Southampton Publick House, Witbier
442. Southampton Grand Cru
This was purchased at Downtown Wine & Spirits on Monday. I had this tonight after seeing Snakes on a Plane, which I highly recommend. I let it warm a bit and served it in one of my Duvel Tulips.
The bottle says "Ale Brewed With Spices (Dried Orange Peel, Ground Coriander Seed, Star Anise)". The spices and the alcohol make me think this is a Witbier/Belgian Strong Pale Ale hybrid.
Brewery: Southampton Publick House
Alcohol: 9.50%
Serving: Bottle, 750 mL
Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (5.0): Pours a lightly hazy golden-orange. A thick, fluffy, off-white head fades to a persistent half-inch layer, leaving fluffy lace that coats the inside of the glass.
Smell (4.5): Grainy maltiness, yeast, orange, hints of other fruitiness, coriander, pepper and alcohol. There's a lot going on without seeming muddled.
Taste (5.0): Sweet bready malts upfront move into a tart citric sweetness in the center, followed by spicy pepper and alcohol with faint coriander. The peppery spice remains on the tongue creating an almost effervescent sensation while the alcohol warms the throat. Very nice, worth all of the praise on BA.
Mouthfeel (4.5): Medium-bodied, oily, with prickly carbonation.
Drinkability (3.5): Flavorful, but perhaps a little too spicy for some.
Overall (4.7): Wow, an excellent Belgian Ale with a nice strong spicy character that's balanced well by bready and fruity sweetness.
This was purchased at Downtown Wine & Spirits on Monday. I had this tonight after seeing Snakes on a Plane, which I highly recommend. I let it warm a bit and served it in one of my Duvel Tulips.
The bottle says "Ale Brewed With Spices (Dried Orange Peel, Ground Coriander Seed, Star Anise)". The spices and the alcohol make me think this is a Witbier/Belgian Strong Pale Ale hybrid.
We designate this special ale "Grand Cru" with utmost respect for Belgian brewing tradition. Southampton Grand Cru exhibits extraordinary complexity and strength of character. Enjoy now or cellar for years to come.Beer Stats:
Brewery: Southampton Publick House
Alcohol: 9.50%
Serving: Bottle, 750 mL
Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (5.0): Pours a lightly hazy golden-orange. A thick, fluffy, off-white head fades to a persistent half-inch layer, leaving fluffy lace that coats the inside of the glass.
Smell (4.5): Grainy maltiness, yeast, orange, hints of other fruitiness, coriander, pepper and alcohol. There's a lot going on without seeming muddled.
Taste (5.0): Sweet bready malts upfront move into a tart citric sweetness in the center, followed by spicy pepper and alcohol with faint coriander. The peppery spice remains on the tongue creating an almost effervescent sensation while the alcohol warms the throat. Very nice, worth all of the praise on BA.
Mouthfeel (4.5): Medium-bodied, oily, with prickly carbonation.
Drinkability (3.5): Flavorful, but perhaps a little too spicy for some.
Overall (4.7): Wow, an excellent Belgian Ale with a nice strong spicy character that's balanced well by bready and fruity sweetness.
Labels: Belgian Strong Pale Ale, Reviews, Southampton Publick House
