Sunday, July 27, 2008

on THE TAPHANDLE

Morland Tanner's Jack, a Bitter by Greene King

12 ounce bottle. Consumed during session of writing workshop, while writing about hands and dead grandfathers and time.

The pour delivered a brilliantly clear orange body with a hint of pink in the color. A white head formed, which left good lacing behind. There were some minor bubbles that kept the color dancing about. Visually stunning.

The nose was of grains and yeast. The flavor was also of grains and yeast. It was good. Every once in a while, a light metallic flavor flashed across my tongue. It became more pronounced as the ale warmed, so I had to just finish it off.

All in all, a good beer, but nothing to write home about. (Sorry, Mom. Maybe next time.)

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