Wojtek - ABV: 5.5%
Wojtek is a fairly traditional English Pale Ale from Beartown Brewery in Congleton, Cheshire. A beer with a great story...
Wojtek was a magnificent 500lb Syrian Bear who served in World War 2 alongside a unit of Polish soldiers. Believing he was a man, Wojtek shared their beer, their cigarettes and eventually their fate.
Wojtek (the beer that is) pours well, with a nice thick head that sadly doesn't last too long.
The aroma, however, is lovely and complex, with loads of floral hops over a subtle malty backdrop.
The flavour is nice, deep, malty and warm, progressing to a fresh, citrusy finish with a long lasting dryness - a beer I would happily drink all night.
Strong and golden, just like the bear this ale is named after, it's really refreshing and full of flavour - highly recommended...
Verdict: 4/5
Wojtek was a magnificent 500lb Syrian Bear who served in World War 2 alongside a unit of Polish soldiers. Believing he was a man, Wojtek shared their beer, their cigarettes and eventually their fate.
Wojtek (the beer that is) pours well, with a nice thick head that sadly doesn't last too long.
The aroma, however, is lovely and complex, with loads of floral hops over a subtle malty backdrop.
The flavour is nice, deep, malty and warm, progressing to a fresh, citrusy finish with a long lasting dryness - a beer I would happily drink all night.
Strong and golden, just like the bear this ale is named after, it's really refreshing and full of flavour - highly recommended...
Verdict: 4/5