Exquisite citrus sweetness, toasted barley persistence, and piney piquancy inform totally consistent ruby-hazed English bitter. Floral backdrop deepens spruced hop surge and candied malt purge. Upon ’08 re-tasting, astringent earthiness distracted lightened yellow-fruited meander and mustard seed twinge.

Original British version differs slightly from Sam Adams’  copycat Traditional Pale Ale by way of drier barley flow, better sourdough yeast penetration, minor wood seepage, and deeper amber hue. Bitter mocha presence absorbs sweet Scotch ravine, banana-bruised orange-fig slip, lucid clove-nutmeg dip, and piquant pecan-praline-cocoa nip by light-watered finish too metallic for serious consumption. Nascent sorghum astringency and mucky honeyed butterscotch souring intrude upon scruffy spiced-hop coarseness.

Excellent fluffy-headed rust-hazed Brit with primary burgundy richness, cavernous alcohol-stricken chocolate malt strength, and herbal hop spicing increasing sweet barleywine confluence. Candied cherry pervades reclusive cola-macadamia nuttiness, mineral water flow, and woody bottom.

Brewed since 1777, internationally awarded ale offers consistent enjoyment. Floral bouquet embroiders hop-grained dry malt vibrancy of moderate-bodied clear-bottled nicety. Neither not too strong for novice pilsner drinkers nor too tame for ale heads so indulge vigorously.

Unusual dried-out orange tartness and puckering grapefruit peel sourness make for a strange brew. Bland malt rigidity and mouth puckering sour-fruited divergence atypical for pale ale.

Better bottle-conditioned version of Brit fave defined by soft-watered candied malt opening, lilting Fuggle hop bitterness, and fuzzy lemon zest. Roasted barley core receives nutty complement. Effectively simple; goes extremely well with cheeses.

Clear yellow-hued ale counters crystal malt sweetness with toasted hop dryness as soured floral yeast and negligible citric undertones provide mild IPA-like bitterness.

Mellow watery dryness retains dim orange-tangerine tang and subtle wheat influence as docile hop finish lingers for soothing light-bodied sedation. Brewery defunct: 2008.

Basic barley-roasted toasted hop composition welcomes modest red-fruited backdrop, where dry malt-smoked cherry flurry emerges. Tealeaf, tobacco, and herbal illusions spotted.

Off dry amber-toned medium body allows sharp bitter hop pep to perk up middling cereal grain frontage, toasted almond backdrop, and vanilla dab. At brisk piney finish, perfume-y citric floral nuance scales boisterous hop barrier.

Floral-hopped copper-toned meringue-headed bitter retains creamy flow, spry spruce sweetness, slight citric sourness, and mild tea daub as harvest wheat earthiness picks up grassy remnant. Compares favorably to Stone Anniversary Ales.

Traditional English Ale (a.k.a. T.E.A.) initially captivates senses with russet yellow-orange hue, polite lacey trails, honeyed citrus aromatics, and sour fruit template. Slim butterscotch notion grazes smoke-dried malts near nutty finish, but soft watery flow depletes early vigor.