As a British native, I spent a number of years in my early 20's learning to love real ale. As part of a small group of friends I used to search out small 'Free House' pubs and large beer festivals in search of new ales to taste.My love of real ale has never subsided and I always look forward to trying some new brews when I am in the UK. My last trip resulted in me bringing home at least 20 bottles, two of which were organic. The first to be tasted was 'Wild Hare' which I bought in the town where it is brewed; Bath.
When I opened the bottle it smelled really good and my first sip revealed a good full hoppy flavour. Much to my disappointment the hoppyness was replaced by an extremely bitter aftertaste which became almost unbearable by the end of the bottle.
I'd like to give this beer the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it's better enjoyed with a good pie than by itself, or maybe it needed to breath a bit longer, or maybe it's just not to my taste. I just hope that there are better organic ales out there for me to taste. I have a bottle of Sam Smith's Organic sitting in the cupboard which I am pinning my hopes on!
Wild Hare is certified organic by the Soil Association
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