BEER REVIEW: 317

BREWER: The Crafty Brewing Co., Surrey, England

STYLE: IPA

ABV: 4.7%

VESSEL: 440ml tin

DATE OF POST: 4th November 2023

 

JYMI SAY’S…

I’m really enjoying the angle Crafty Brewery have taken here… a beer for all. The one pitfall with this direction is that it’s unlikely to excel if you’re trying to appeal to everyone across the beer spectrum. And Crafty have not excelled in the taste of the beer they have produced but have nailed what I think they intended… a beer for all. I honestly think that no matter what the shape of your beard or whether you have no face furniture at all, if you like beer, you’ll almost certainly like Quantum level. This needs to be applauded. It’s not anywhere near ‘the best beer in the world’ but to appeal to all beer drinkers and pull off a decent tasting brew is no mean feat.

Cap doffed.

Jymi’s Rating: 65%

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

Quantum Level has much going for it. For starters, it’ll probably be a brew that traditionalist and crafties can both drink and they’ll enjoy it. 

It’s packing bags of flavour and carries itself well without diminishing on this hit as you move your way through the glass. Citrus is present, but pleasingly doesn’t dominate. There’s a nice malty back note giving a hint of biscuit crumble. And there’s enough bitterness coming in at the end to counter the upfront sweetness. 

Based on the above, you could be thinking that QL is a worldy of a beer. The thing is, it’s not quite at that level…

The positives are strong and outweigh the downsides, the one negative of QL is ever present. You see, the flavour sensation is over so quickly after each sip. Those amazing subtleties and high points don’t carry through. And while it’s true we should be left wanting more, a flash in the pan is no good thing either. 

QL is a very good beer that could be further elevated by having more length in the flavour sensation. 

Sammy’s Rating: 75%

 

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 70%

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M O B 2023