Monty Python's Holy Grail Ale

Date:	10/16/2007
Brewery:	Black Sheep Brewery
Beer:	Monty Python's Holy Grail
Origin:	Marsham, Yorkshire HG4 4EN
Style:	ESB (per RateBeer) / English Pale Ale (per BeerAdvocate)
Container:	500 mL Brown Glass Bottle
Purchased:	Kegs & Barrels, Plano, TX
Price:	$3.49 per Single bottle
Alcohol:	4.7% ABV ABV
Brewer's Description:	Another fine addition to the Black Sheep Brewery range of premium bottled ales, our Holy Grail was specially commissioned to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Pythons. It has a distinctive taste with plenty of fruity hops, and is full flavoured with a dry and refreshing bitterness. "Tempered over burning witches."
Appearance:	Cloudy. Light amber in color. Very small bubbles. Poured a nice head and retained it pretty well.
Aroma:	Smeel some hoppiness. Smells a little bitter. Otherwise it smells like a run of the mill ale.
Taste:	Not a very strong flavor. Not bad, but maybe a bit bland.
Mouth Feel:	Fine feel. Carbonation is pretty good. Small bubbles make it pretty smooth.
Drinkability:	It's alright. Should be pretty good with a meal.
Score:	4 / 10

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• Monty Python's Holy Grail scored B- on
• Monty Python's Holy Grail scored 38 on

Fuller's ESB

Date:	8/27/2007
Brewery:	Griffin Brewery
Beer:	Fuller's ESB
Origin:	Chiswick, London, England
Style:	Extra Special Bitter
Container:	11.2oz Brown Glass Bottle, Normal Cap
Purchased:	Kegs & Barrels, Plano, TX
Price:	$10.99 per 6-pack
Alcohol:	5.9% ABV
Brewer's Description:	Fuller's ESB is the famous winner of many awards around the world; bursting with powerful malt and hop flavors, it is the world's original and the one by which others are judged! The Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, London, has been brewing fine ales since 1654. The Fuller, Smith & Turner partnership, dating back to 1845, brews an excellent range of award winning ales, many of which are available in the USA, including London Pride Pale Ale and the world's original ESB.
Appearance:	Dark amber. Does not evolve many bubbles at all while just sitting in a glass. Had about 1 inch of head when poured. Retained head fairly well. Bubles evolve when drinking.
Aroma:	Having trouble picking out any distinct smells. Definitely smells like an amber beer, but that's about it.
Taste:	This is another beer that has more aftertaste than anything. A little bitter for my taste, but not the worst. Not as good as Old Speckled Hen.
Mouth Feel:	This does have a good feel. Carbonation releases in mouth and provides just the right bite. Afterwards, it's smooth.
Drinkability:	Overall, I would prefer an Old Speckled Hen or Anchor Steam/Liberty. This is not bad, I just prefer others.
Score:	4 / 10

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• Fuller's ESB scored 88 on
• Fuller's ESB scored 3.64 on