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Store your beer in a cool, dark place, especially in summer. Exposure to UV light will break down the compounds in the hops, which become ‘off’ flavours.
This category featured IPAs from a selection of popular brands including Beavertown, Goose Island and Greene King.Previously I have reviewed Goose Island IPA and Midway, both drinks were nice. Camden Pale Ale and Off Menu are similar in that one is fairly light in alcohol, with the other being stronger. We’ve taken all our lager learnings to create a north London take on the West Coast style - brewed with clean Californian ale yeast and fresh, early harvest Simcoe hops, used it at 4 stages of the brewing process to get a beer that’s hoppy, clean and tropical. If you’re looking for something to serve alongside grilled meat such as burgers, ribs, or other fatty meat dishes, our experts recommend choosing a bitter, malt-driven beer that cuts through the fat, such as a West Coast-style IPA. Lagers like pilsners, which are bubbly and bitter, also do a good job of cutting through fat and salt. Our panel of four independent beer experts blind-tasted 34 beers across four different categories in April 2023 to find the best branded options available in supermarkets for the summer and beyond.
Pour into a glass angled at 45 degrees and leave space for the head, as it adds to the aroma and taste of the first sip. Camden Pale Ale is the lighter of the beer, being 4%. It’s light, crisp and has a subtle citrus taste to it. Pouring into a glass was easy, there was a reasonable head on it without being too frothy. Both Camden Pale Ale and Off Menu are really nice drinks. Easy to drink, fresh and crisp. Whether you’re looking for an alternative to Brewdog or or just want to try these out, I can recommend them both.
Our experts uncovered several decent options, but only one stood out enough to be named a Best Buy, with its vibrant fruity flavour netting it top marks.