Rustle - Ruby Mild (12x500ml)

My heart sank when I went to place an order for our usual Christmas beer (Red Rowan) only to find that it was sold out. I ordered this instead and WOW, what a find! It's absolutely delicious - beautifully crafted ruby mild with a depth of flavour that is exceptional. I think we just discovered our new favourite beer...

First impressions are of a deep fruity flavour, not sweet more earthy. Gentle and becoming more subtle as you drink more, which you quickly realise is becoming less and less of an effort. Very easy to down numerous glasses. Not much of a follow through in taste, but this is a mild not a bitter, so I wouldn’t expect much of an aftertaste. All in all, a lovely quaffing ale, and one I’m glad to have found.

As a mild fan, I was delighted to see this beer on tap; I had a pint of Rustle at the charming and highly recommended Platform Bar at Hexham Station. Delicious; smooth, biscuity and malty but with a balanced background bitterness so it is not sickly or overly sweet. A good mouth fill too, suggesting that it is stronger than its actual ABV. A definite buy.