A very good beer. Young's Special London Ale

[HomeBrewerDude]

This is a great beer. Classified as a ESB, 6.5%, and sold in 500ml bombers.

Color is deep amber. Foam is almost white. Nose is fruits, malt, and citrous hops. The beer first comes across as moderately sweet, with hints of apricot. Not really bitter, though plenty of hops were used. Hop profile contains spices, earthiness and a hint of citrous or lime.

Drink this one at 60 Farenheit...its a great beer and you'll be amazed at the flavor.

 

[Megatomic]

Is this a homebrew or something I can go and buy?

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Is this a homebrew or something I can go and buy?

Never heard of Young's? You need to drink more selectively!

you should be able to get it at any beer store with a decent selection of craft brews. You might want to call before you make the trip because its not universally available.

try it, you'll like it!

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/152/724/

for more reviews.

 

[Megatomic]

Actually, I've not been drinking beer for a while. I was drinking microbrews for a few years (up until 2000) and enjoying the variety at a local specialty beer/wine/tobacco store. I've moved since and will have to find another place to shop.

Thanks for the tip, at least I have something to look for now.

 

[misle]

Looks interesting.

I know I've seen Young's around here so I'll have to check it out next time I'm at the beer store.

Question: Why drink it at 60 degrees? Warm beer never sounds tasty.

 

[andylawcc]

sigh, great beer is never sold in store near you. gotta go on a pilgrimage or something to get a hold of fine beer. Luckily I have a Trader Joe nearby

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: misle
Looks interesting.

I know I've seen Young's around here so I'll have to check it out next time I'm at the beer store.

Question: Why drink it at 60 degrees? Warm beer never sounds tasty.

*GOOD* beers get better as they get slightly warmer. Only swill from Miller/Coors/AHB/Ect needs to be served ice cold to be able to be consumed.

A good stout or port will unlock the flavor as it warms up.

 

[vi edit]

I perused the online listing of my local Young's distributor and can't seem to find it on there.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: misle
Question: Why drink it at 60 degrees? Warm beer never sounds tasty.

I was at a pub in Denver Colorado. When I order their house-brewed Porter or Stout the professional bartender-ress gave a detail information of the beer and said it was "cask-conditioned," a fancy word for room-temperature. At first I never drank 'warm beer' before and grin at such thought, later after I tried them they turned out to be just right.

 

[se7en]

My state thinks good beer is either PBR or corona.. ..

stupid.. non beer selling.. .. liquor hording.. ..eye patch wearin.. .. pirate look-a-like.. .. yellow dress on tuesdays.. ..stores.. and government!

I can mail order a bride .. cant I mail order beer?

 

[broon]

Originally posted by: se7en
My state thinks good beer is either PBR or corona.. ..

stupid.. non beer selling.. .. liquor hording.. ..eye patch wearin.. .. pirate look-a-like.. .. yellow dress on tuesdays.. ..stores.. and government!

I can mail order a bride .. cant I mail order beer?

Yes you can. Try Liquid Solutions.

 

[misle]

Originally posted by: se7en
My state thinks good beer is either PBR or corona.. ..

stupid.. non beer selling.. .. liquor hording.. ..eye patch wearin.. .. pirate look-a-like.. .. yellow dress on tuesdays.. ..stores.. and government!

I can mail order a bride .. cant I mail order beer?

Sounds like you need to move!

 

[misle]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
I perused the online listing of my local Young's distributor and can't seem to find it on there.

I just checked my local Supplier listings and Young's isn't listed, but I know I've seen Young's Double Chocolate Stout at the local store. So, there still may be hope for you!

 

[se7en]

Originally posted by: broon

Originally posted by: se7en
My state thinks good beer is either PBR or corona.. ..

stupid.. non beer selling.. .. liquor hording.. ..eye patch wearin.. .. pirate look-a-like.. .. yellow dress on tuesdays.. ..stores.. and government!

I can mail order a bride .. cant I mail order beer?

Yes you can. Try Liquid Solutions.

o lawd.. ..o lawd.. .. you my hero!

beer.. beer.. beer.. did i mention mo' beer!

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: se7en

Originally posted by: broon

Originally posted by: se7en
My state thinks good beer is either PBR or corona.. ..

stupid.. non beer selling.. .. liquor hording.. ..eye patch wearin.. .. pirate look-a-like.. .. yellow dress on tuesdays.. ..stores.. and government!

I can mail order a bride .. cant I mail order beer?

Yes you can. Try Liquid Solutions.

o lawd.. ..o lawd.. .. you my hero!

beer.. beer.. beer.. did i mention mo' beer!

:thumbsup: now where do I start? from A?

 

[Lola]

sounds quite nice. I like trying beers with more complex (esp. fruit) notes. I will have to go to World Market sometime this week and see what they have!

 

Youngs is great beer.

 

[broon]

Originally posted by: Lola
sounds quite nice. I like trying beers with more complex (esp. fruit) notes. I will have to go to World Market sometime this week and see what they have!

You'd probably like the lambics.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: SampSon
Youngs is great beer.

somehow I am dissappointed at their Double Chocolate (me wears flamesuits and kevlar helmet): it is not as strong/bitter as I expect, nor it is sweet at all.

my current favorites are Murphy Stout and Rupentzer Imperial Russian Stout. any other beer that's similar?

 

[DivideBYZero]

<----Living in England = lots of quality beer on tap in pubs. :beer:

 

[Monkey muppet]

Bishops Finger is the best

 

[Heifetz]

you make it sound like wine. Wine >> Beer.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: Heifetz
you make it sound like wine. Wine >> Beer.

Hit the logout button and administer SELF FLAGILATION for your sins.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

Originally posted by: Heifetz
you make it sound like wine. Wine >> Beer.

thats a nonsensical rule. 1) they really are two different beverages... impossible to compare. 2) some beers taste much better than some wines, and vice versa