Tasting Notes: Brains: IPA Smooth

Brains: IPA Smooth (Wales: IPA: 3.4% ABV)

Visual: Light syrup brown gold, small creamy and sturdy head.

Nose: Creamy vanilla and toffee hops, condensed cream. Very sweet.

Body: Hops, lime, grainy hop character. Moderate bitterness. John Smiths texture. Cream and caramel. Slightly rough back- slightly sour.

Finish: liquorice, dry hops, surprisingly dry for a “smooth” beer.

Conclusion: Why do people “Smooth” beer. It’s just a way of saying its going to taste as bland as John Smiths.

Considering the reputation of the original Brains IPA this weak representation is very disappointing. Little flavour and to quote my fellow taster (another Chris) “Smooth beers, you know how people saying everything tastes like chicken? Well every smooth beer taste like bad chicken”

Enough said I feel.