My Wifes Bitter – Burleigh Brewing Co 4.8% Alcohol
Saturday, December 19th, 2009
My Wifes Bitter from Burleigh Brewing Co is a limited edition release of their take on the traditional English bitter. Only 400 cases have been made, and in my honest opinion if you find it for sale the bottle alone makes it worthwhile buying!
In a glass My Wife’s Bitter is a clear copper colour, with a low level of carbonation and a very small tan head which didn’t hang around long before disappearing completely. The aroma was fairly complex boasting brown sugar, ripe apple, toffee and chocolate notes.
On the palate this brew boasts a creamy mouth-feel, toffee and caramel notes lead the way on the flavour front with the odd fruity element being thrown into the mix by the hops.
Verdict: My Wife’s Bitter comes in a large 650mL bottle with retro looking label which was awesome. The beer itself came off a bit watery in taste and could probably have done with a tad more carbonation as it was almost lifeless near the end of the bottle. Still even with its faults it was still a pleasant enough beer to drink, and I will still buy another if I see it again.
Score: 7.1
Link: Burleigh Brewing Co
Where to buy: Being a limited release it is not easy to find, I brought mine from the Vintage Cellars at Balgowlah so that or another Vintage Cellars store is probably your best place to start the search.
Tags: Burleigh Brewing Co, English Bitter, Fuggles, Goldings
