Some fine ale for you. Got this as part of a multi-pack of different UK ales from the boys for my birthday. 4.6% abv in a standard 500mlglass bottle. Brewed in Oxfordshire (duh), specifically Witney just to the west of Oxford itself; at the place as Wychwood's Hobgoblin and the Ducthy Organic range from Prince Charles. [Brakspear was owned by Refresh who owned Wychwood et al. They are all now owned by Martsons]
Apparently Brakspear use a special "double drop" brewing method which leaves a butterscotch-like taste in all their beers.
Oxford Gold is labelled as an organic beer with a "zesty aroma and fruity flavour", you can certainly taste the zest element. It has an almost bitter lemon-esque aftertaste that tickles the back of the mouth in a nice way. The malty taste gives a good and warm feeling in the mouth. Not sure I got the butterscotch, but there are some sweet notes on the middle of the tongue. The first bottle I had, I didnt rate the ale at all, but preserved with it for the second and was more impressed with the flavours.
It gives off a wonderfully mellow, sweet smell that doesn't give away the malty taste you get at all. Not much 'fizz', and a small head even when poured from height. Soft amber colour, very clear and smooth. Summer in a glass.
