Sharpest tools in the shed!

Blog 4. Just one more week until the blog's series finale! I have decided to branch out in the beer aisle this week and bring you 3 beers from Sharp's brewery in Cornwall, England. Sharp's brewery was founded in 1994 by Bill Sharp with the ambition of brewing 500 beers a week to pay the mortgage.

I was surprised at the variety of Sharp's beers available to me in a Scottish supermarket and the 3 I have selected are: Atlantic Pale Ale, Doom Bar Amber Ale and Seven Souls Dark Ale. 3 different ales to try and see which one I  prefer!

First up, we have Seven Souls. The Dark Ale! At 5.4% in strength; I have started with the strongest 1st tonight. Was this a good idea? Only time will tell... I have poured these beers into a glass tonight to see the colour contrast between them! There is a slight liquorice aroma to this one to match its almost black colour! First sip is not what I was expecting with a hint of chocolate and coffee with a very subtle bitterness. Quite a pleasant beer and I would recommend stout drinkers to give this one a go! Overall, 6.5/10.

Second on the agenda is the Atlantic Pale Ale! Coming in at 4.5% we have an averaged strength ale. Lighter in colour to that of the Seven Souls, it replicates the typical beer. With a sweet and fruity aroma it matches its tastes with a fruity hop hit with a sweet and refreshing finish! Lovely beer and I would recommend it to the lager drinkers wanting to branch out and try something different. Overall, 8/10!

Last up for tonight's episode we have the Doom Bar! I must admit I have had this a few times before as it usually pops up as a guest ale in a few pubs from time to time but I will try remain neutral! At 4.3% we have our weakest of the evening but not a weak beer by all means! A slight hoppy and nutty aroma! Taste is good with a sweetish malt flavour with a slight floral hop flavour to it! I must say, compared to the cask ale of this beer; I much prefer the bottled version! Overall, 7/10.

That's all for this evening folks! Tonight's winner would definitely have to be the Atlantic Pale Ale! I think this may be my favourite of the blog series so far! Please stay tuned next week for the blog finale. I will try finish on a high! As usual I hope you've enjoyed this blog and please feel free to share among friends! Hopefully give you some inspiration for the weekend!

Till next week!!