Trafalgar Ales and Meads - St. Patrick Pick: Extra Special Bitter

Category: Local (Oakville, Ontario)

Type: Ale

Style: Extra Bitter

Brewed by: Trafalgar Ales and Meads Brewery

Alcohol content: 5%

Alright, lads and lasses!  Last one for today (obviously we have been doing a lot of beer drinking these past two weeks but not enough writing - probably because of the beer drinking...and it's exam time).

This beer lives up to it's name for sure!  It is a very bitter beer with a strong bitter finish and aftertaste that lingers on the palate.  However, the flavour is very full and almost sweet at first which balances the bitterness "causing the drinker to drink more of the drink until there is no more drink to be drunk" (BeerTester1).

Interestingly, we have two verdicts on this beer.  I think it is really good and actually enjoy the bitterness because it is not just bitter to be bitter but a flavourful and with a distinct and original taste.  On the other hand, BeerTester1 says: "This is not something I would keep in stock because it is a recipe for a hangover.  It is also a bit too bitter for my taste.  I don't hate it, I just don't want to keep it around".

Overall, this is the kind of beer good with a plate of fish & chips and for those who enjoy beers such as Guinness.  I am perfectly happy BeerTester1 doesn't really like it - more for me.