Now, I know what you’re thinking, 2 posts in and no mention
whatsoever of ale. Well, fear not, because I’m about to rectify that. This post
is dedicated to my ale of the day: Midnight Sun, brewed in Alloa by the Williams Brothers Brewing Company. This ale is a Porter Style and so is dark by name and nature, very dark in fact, black like the midnight sun, for example. It is 5.6% ABV, which is medium strength.
It is described on the bottle as a rich, dark and spicy
porter and rather like a famous paint company; it does exactly what it says on
the tin (bottle). It smells of cocoa and
caramel from the malt and there is a hint of spice to the aroma. It tastes
great and is really easy to drink without being too overpowering, although there is slightly too much carbonation for me personally. The main flavour comes from the roast malt and there is a subtle coffee finish. Overall, this is a very well rounded ale. My advice is to
serve it slightly chilled, so give it half an hour in the fridge before you
pour it. However my girlfriend prefers hers at room temperature so try either and
do whatever ends up suiting you.
My Score: 7/10
Girlfriend's Score: 7/10
The wee Drunken Chef Rating: 7/10
Williams Brothers Brewing Company is a Scottish family-owned
microbrewery, founded and operated by brothers Bruce and Scot Williams. It is
based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, in central Scotland.
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