Finally, the beer I've been talking about since the first post; the beer that saw me to try Avalanche, even after the not so good Piper's Gold. Maverick is described on the label as a dark robust bitter ale. Like all Fyne Ales, it has a relatively low alcohol content at only 4.2%.
The first thing that struck me about the beer is the colour. It's a deep reddish-brown. My first sniff revealed very little beyond the standard beer smell. Later sniffs found a very faint earthy smell. The first sip gives the standard Fyne Ales huge hit of hops. Along with the hit of hops there was a pleasant taste of malt on the back of my tongue. There is a faint smokey taste that comes with the initial hit of hops. The Maverick has a nice crisp flavour and would be outstanding on a hot day. With the large amount of hops comes the bitters. In Maverick the bitters aren't overwhelming, but seem to give just the right amount.
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May your glass always be full of good beer!
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