I’m pretty sure I picked up a this bottle from Batemans Brewing in the UK because it was on sale at the co-op as a way of adding some international flavor to the tastings, but Batemans XXB Classic Premium Pale Ale seems the perfect candidate for a lighter ABV slide into the evening.
Batemans XXB Classic Premium Pale Ale poured a slightly clouded copper-red, with light carbonation trailing to a thin white head. Wheat and biscuit dominated the nose with an underlying herbal support.
Batemans XXB Classic Premium Pale Ale opened with a mild, peppery hop start that almost immediately mellowed into a smooth, malt biscuit middle. Slight hints of grape came through in the fade, but the ale stayed warm and bready throughout.
Are you referring to XXB (as in the heading) or XXXB (as in the picture) - Batemans brew both? Both great beers - the former is a wonderful demonstration that beer doesn't have to be high in alcohol to be strong on flavour.
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