Ginger Beard

Another beer from Wychwood brewery, and is it a ruttin special little slice of specific taste. It is a fiery English Ale called Ginger Beard. It is a low alcohol content ginger ale. It is definitely not what this captain was soddin expecting when I bought it. At first glance Ginger Beard is like all Wychwood beers, a pretty bell shaped bottle with an eye catching label. A red bearded, one eyed vikingesque warrior with a large tooth grin sits in the middle of mostly green and gold label. It pops out at the drinker who is lucky enough to find this odd little treasure. 

As for the beer itself, it’s ruttin odd. I mean seriously ruttin off. I have drunk heather beer, sorghum beer, and gluten free beer. Ginger beer on the other hand, I have had little of. It is a deep reddish orange and color when you pour it into a glass, recommend a belled pint glass. It does not foam or produce a head, which is not off for a Wychwood brew. It also carries a strong ginger smell. I mean soddin clear your sinuses strong. It will fill a room with the smell of fresh cut ginger root. I will admit I liked it. The flavor is just as strong. There is no taste of hops, wheat, or any other normal general beer flavors. Just ginger. I mean straight ruttin, burn your tongue, like Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale soda or took a bite of the root ginger flavor. It has a strong good long initial burn followed by a sweet sugary beer after taste, similar to a Lambic fruit beer or a weak wine. It is enjoyable, but unless you like ginger or strong flavors this is not the beer for you. It is also a bit expensive at 5.99 plus tax for one 12 bottle. I liked it, but the other factors could hurt it for repeat purchases.

~Ambrose E. Brightmore 

Rating: 1/5