bass & ratcliff Archives – Spirited Matters

Continuing on from the Bass King’s Ale in my last post, we stepped back even further and tried what may end up being the oldest drink I ever get to taste – Bass Ratcliff Ale, brewed on 16 December 1869.

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Billy A. is drinking a 20 Watt Moon by Verdant Brewing Co at Untappd at Home August 2, 2020

The palest hazy boi I’ve ever seen. Thick and juicy with sour citrus and a bit of mango.

Billy A. is drinking a Raconteur 3yr by The Wild Beer Co July 18, 2020

Sour apple nose, rich barley wine palate with the regular sweetness ripped out and replaced with boiled down balsamic. Finish shows barrel char and rich orangey goodness. Predictably, I like it.

Billy A. is drinking an Auld Beast by Bear Claw at Untappd at Home July 18, 2020

This is the sort of beer that Rodenbach nicked the idea off. Rich and sour with funky edges and a dark and roasty core. Well-balanced and with just the right level of acidity.

Billy A. is drinking a Medal of Mosaic by Glen Affric Brewery at Untappd at Home July 18, 2020

Solid fruitiness with a little bit of mustiness and not a lot of carb. Still very quaffable.

Billy A. is drinking a Tart An Typhoon by Glen Affric Brewery at Untappd at Home July 13, 2020

Lightly sour, tastes of juice. A bit subdued and not quite beery enough for me.