BEER REVIEW: 320

BREWER: Tooth & Claw, County Durham, England

STYLE: NEIPA

ABV: 5.1%

VESSEL: 440ml tin 

DATE OF POST: 26th November 2023

 

JYMI SAY’S…

Well, as mentioned previously, Sammy and I do our tasting (most of the time) and reviews independently. The first time they come together is when constructing these posts. However, rarely, someone’s writings can have a little influence on the other just prior to posting. But only in this particular situation… let me explain.

For me, I thought Cat Amongst was a pretty poor beer. And still do. However, it did cross my mind when drinking the brew that this feline should have been way more fizzy as, to be honest, there was NO carbonation at all! When you’re drinking an IPA, especially and tropical one, you need some bubbles to bring the beer to life. This also got me thinking that I once again may have come across a bad can. 

And since reading Sammy’s thoughts I’m now convinced that the beer I drank was not as it was supposed to be.

I’ve still scored CA low as can only judge on what I consumed, but please, I’d pretty much ignore what is about to follow as well as my score.

My notes:

Funny colour. Zero carbonation. Head struggled. Not very hazy and looks like a Westy! Nose is virtually non existent. Mouthfeel is quite thin and it’s not packing a huge amount of flavour, though what flavour is there is pretty good.

Who knows?!

Jymi’s Rating: 33%

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

Cat Amongst is as you’d expect it to be.  A decent drop but not one that stands above those already out there.  Described as a hazy and juicy IPA, you almost know what you’re getting yourself into before you pop the can.

The packaging on CA is decent but nothing radical.  It’ll grab your attention but there are many craft beers that’ll do that now.  Bright and colourful has become a tried and tested formula for IPAs and there’s now a raft out there to choose from.  To stand out from the crowd takes an extra special effort these days.

The nose is as expected.

The drinking is as expected.

There’s nothing bad about CA. Equally, there’s nothing to set it apart. 

Honest drop if not exceptional.  Job done!

Sammy’s Rating: 70%

 

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 51.5%

MOB review next weekend: MILK STOUT by BLACK SHEEP

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M O B 2023