It is certainly different. I'd recommend it just as an experience. Probably wouldn't buy it as a session beer, reminded me of Chimay Blue a little bit actually.
Man this sh*t is hilarious, or it could be my Sparkling Ale clone talking... But seriously, I love this:
WortGames wrote:I was also blown away by just how fruity the Buckley's Original Ale was (on draught). It tasted like either it contained lime cordial or it was fermented at 35C. The first girl serving couldn't tell me anything about it, the second (who I believe was one of the brewers, but new) told me 'hmm, you're right, that doesn't taste how it usually does' and the brewer himself apparently kept calling in to apologise for running late and never quite made it so I never really got an answer as to whether something was wrong with the keg or if that was its intended profile.
voota wrote:This is definitly not a new problem with Buckleys, I remember asking the brewer at Beertopia in 04' if he soured the bock... he just shruged and said no.
Effing hilarious.
On second thoughts, it's probably the ale talking.
glad i'm not the only one to have that perception.. it's not a beer i will ever buy again, and i won't even try their pilsener based on the reviews i've seen now.
aaah, stones.. delicious stuff. great with coke, too
rwh wrote:It is certainly different. I'd recommend it just as an experience. Probably wouldn't buy it as a session beer, reminded me of Chimay Blue a little bit actually.
But seriously, I love this:
