A lovely ale (Newcastle Brown Ale)

Member Name: shaneo632

Product:	Newcastle Brown Ale
Date:	27/07/09 (26 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great taste

Disadvantages: Pricey

I've been getting into my ale recently, and where better to start than Newcastle Brown Ale? It has a volume of 4.7%, and is most often sold in snazzy looking pint bottles, although as a result they do tend to cost a bit more than your normal drink. Still, whilst I hold no allegiance whatsoever to Newcastle, it's homely sort of charm is definitely infectious, and in that way it seems a lot less capital-driven and a little more friendly and inviting, even if, of course, this is just simply clever marketing.

You'll know the logo and design of Newcastle Brown Ale from across the shop, which makes it stand out from some of the other more bland blends of alcohol, as well as making it easy to spot if you're not shopping around and just gunning for it. The logo is very distinctive, and no doubt presents a symbol that those living in Newcastle and those who support the football team will instantly identify with.

Taste-wise, this is definitely one of the better ales that I've tried - it has a sweet taste that balances the fine line between sweetness and too sweet. It's a rich drink, both in heritage and in composition, and thus it's something of a dichotomy - it promotes the working class North East means of its production, whilst appearing somewhat more robustly composed and sophisticated in its texture.

Ale is without a doubt an acquired taste, but if you like a nuanced drink that's got a rich taste and a rich heritage (although the taste is the most important!), then this is the ale for you!

Summary: One of my favourite ales