Willie Brews

Back again for round 2! Back to sample more beer for YOU (Not for my own benefit at all). Today I have selected another Scottish Brewery, William Bros. Brewing company situated in the brew capital of Scotland, Alloa. Started Brewing in 1988 so have been around for a while.

So on my recent trip to the beer aisle I picked up 3 of their beers available in most supermarkets. For todays review we have: Caesar Augustus Lager IPA Hybrid, Birds and Bees and Seven Giraffes. Tried to select some beers that would not be available as easily in pubs.

First up we have the hybrid! Something that is new to me I must admit this Lager IPA. Caesar Augustus has an alcohol percentage of 4.1%. On first sip this beer is quite light and crisp. I would class it as an easy drinker with a slight bitter taste to it like most IPAs but light and crisp like a lager. However, I would say that there isn't much flavour to it and find it quite dull but would drink again as it is quite refreshing and quenches the thirst! Overall, 7/10 score. I was expecting more from the unusual hybrid! More of a session beer (One I could drink lots of)! Onto the second!

 Second on todays guestlist is the Birds and Bees golden summer ale. Coming in at 4.3% it has a bit more to it than Caesar Augustus but not worth worrying about. Initial sip is a pleasant one! Instantly a fruity hit with moderate hint of bitterness. Personally, I would say its everything you could ask for in a summer ale! Scores for the beverage: 8/10! Very nice and refreshing and will definitely have again!

Finally for today we have Seven Giraffes. The strongest of the bunch at 5.1%! However, still pretty average for an IPA. The beer has quite a sharp taste to it on first sip hoppy mixed with Citrus flavours! The name Seven Giraffes stems from the fact that they have 7 varieties of malted barley (Nothing to do with Giraffes). This beer is different but don't know if I would go for it again! It is full of flavour but for me there is just too much going on and for that reason its 5.5/10 for me!

So that's it for today folks! Today's favourite would have to be the Birds and Bees! Something that is nice and refreshing and just a bit different. I should add that all bottles are 500ml unlike Brewdog last week at 330ml!  If anyone has any recommendations for next week then by all means please leave a comment! See you all next week and happy drinking!

Slainte!