One of the things about writing a beer blog is the fact that you have to go back and drink (and review) beer that you've had in the past, whether it's good or bad. Side Pocket is the former. It gets its name from an old Hertfordshire saying that means 'of no use'. Like many beers from the UK, Side Pocket comes in at 4.5%.
Side Pocket pours into the glass a beautiful amber colour with a moderate white head that disperses fairly quickly. My first sniff reveals the smell of hops, but not much else. There isn't a lot of smell to this beer. There is a fair amount of taste however. The first thing I tasted with my first sip, surprisingly, wasn't hops, it was caramel. There was also the taste of hops, but it didn't leap out right at the front. Though this is described as "The Hoppy One", there is just enough malt to keep the hops from being overpowering. A decent amount of carbonation makes this a very nice drink. Side Pocket is very smooth and easy to drink.
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May your glass always be full of good beer!
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