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I have chosen this beer as Beer of the Month because it is an utterly charming beer, and a particularly summery one I thought, so perfect just as the weather hots up. "Utterly charming" might send out warning signals to some
people that this is a lightweight beer for beginners. Whilst it is true that this beer is subtle and delicately flavoured, I also found it complex, long and beautifully balanced. Whilst the Asda listing is national, Morrisons and
Sainsbury's is regional.
St Austell, Tribute (England) 
Brewed with Cornish spring water and
Cornish Gold Malt, Tribute was first brewed in 1999 using Wilamett hops, which are perhaps responsible for its distinctive citrus and elderflower nose. Pouring a pale bronze colour with a moderate white head, the aromatics
really do lift from the glass, with floral and summery hop notes, and an undertow of caramel. On the palate this is medium- to full-bodied, with a lovely juicy fruit quality, and masses of tangy hop, orange and grapefruit
flavours. It is long and well balanced, staying fresh and crisp thanks to fine acidity and hoppy bite. A subtle, delicate, but lovely beer. 4.2% ABV, 50cl, �1.60, Asda, Beersofeurope, Morrisons, Onlyfinebeer, Sainsbury's.  |  |
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