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Freeminer, The Best (England) 
(RP) This remarkable beer, exclusive to Morrison's stores, is rich, intensely bitter and hoppy and yet has a fruity and almost wine-like balance. It's brewed with Optic pale malt and darker malts by the Freeminer Brewery based in Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean. Freeminer has brewed several beers for the Co-op and has now spread its wings to another supermarket chain.
The red colour suggests crystal, amber and even a touch of roasted malt may be used alongside the pale. The hops are all English � First Gold, Fuggles and Goldings.
It has a big spicy and peppery hop aroma with grassy and floral notes, biscuity malt and a hint of butterscotch. There's a rich and succulent vinous note on the palate though the fruitiness has a slight sour, lactic note from the darker malts. Peppery hop resins add balance. The finish has a creamy malt note that balances tart, burnt fruit and bitter, spicy hops. This complex and rewarding beer is excellent value.
Malt: high. Fruit: high. Hops: high.
6.0% ABV, 50cl, �1.69, Morrisons.  |  |
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