Black Sheep Ale

The appearance is hazy and murky, a deep dark orange. A slushy white head. Unusually thick; no see-thru. The smell is an initial sniff of whiskey, then a sweetish, sugary barley aroma. Some mild hops, notes of sweet red wine. The malt is both toasted and sugary-sweet. The taste has those typically sweet English malts; molasses and toffee. Sweetness is pretty strong, almost saccharine, but does have just enough of a roasted balance. The feel is thick and milky. Has the feel of a nice English pub ale. Leaves a little milky film. Still, it’s smooth-drinkin’. Overall it’s big and milky, thick and sweet. Not bad but not one I’d crave.

Come on now? What is this? I wanted to give Black Sheep a try and I ended up with a less-than-desirable product. I have to admit this is not as offensive as many English ales (e.g. Fuller’s garbage ales), but I will not be re-buying this--especially considering this was pretty expensive for 1 pint 0.9? ounces. I’m going to be more serious about avoiding anything that resembles an English ale for now on. To England: you are terrible at producing beer! Please stop sending your garbage to your friends across the pond.

50cl bottle poured into a pint glass. Copper with two fingers creamy off-white head. Aroma is rich and malty. Flavor is bread, oak, almond, hops. Finish is bittersweet. Nice beer.

(bottle). Cloudy amber color. Medium off white head. Light malt aroma. Bready malt flavor. Avg duration. Smooth finish. Thin/slick texture. Soft carbonation. Fair lacing.

copper colored beer with a rather big offwhite head. smells of malt, wood-resins, has a hint of sauce- extract, bitterness. tasts hoppy, malty, has a hint of bitteralmond, hiden fruit. aftertaste is bittersweet, malty, hoppy, with a hint of breadcrust

Pours from bottle golden honey color with copper tint.. Thought beer would be thick and black. Thick foamy head that stays till mid through. A strong swallow and taste stay on upper palate and down throat. Bottle finishes quick a good drinking ale.

Golden honey color with a nice thick creamy head. Aroma is fresh hops, hay and clover. Flavor is wonderful, crisp fresh hops, malts, herbs. Buttery mouthfeel. I like this a lot.

500ml bottle. Dark amber with a medium white cap of foam. Looks dense and well carbonated. Aromas of salt and vegemite and a burnt bitterness. Nice bitter taste that clings to all corners of the mouth. Long aftertaste and very drinkable.