BEER REVIEW: 368
BREWER: Gilt & Flint, Devon, England
STYLE: IPA
ABV: 6%
VESSEL: 330ml brown bottle
X: #gilt&flint
INSTAGRAM: giltandflint
DATE OF POST: 28th October 2024
JYMI SAY’S…
Our brew today is made with two legendary hops. Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin.
But it’s the former that we’re going to focus on first up.
Mosaic is an incredible, but curious hop. See, it can oooooooooooze juice and tropical hits. But when served young it can taste very very savoury and vegetal. I’ve no idea when this brew was bunged in the bottle but it does taste VERY green. Now, me, personally, I have no issue with this. In fact, I love it. However, many will have an issue with this as it is very divisive.
The early taste experience is ALL green. Without actually tasting like cabbage, it’s like a cabbage in cabbage land. GRRRREEEEEN. VEGETAL. Again for me, flipping tasty, but I totally understand why others would not enjoy.
But let’s now talk about the other monster hop involved here… NELSON SAUVIN
So for me, NS as a hop generally brings white wine tones and a silk smooth mouthfeel.
And amongst the Mosaic vegetation there were small glimpses of dry white wine for sure and the mouthfeel, though not necessarily silk smooth, was still one to behold.
Incredible packaging. Good brew. But, I’ll say for the 407th time, it will defo be divisive.
Jymi’s Rating: 71%
SAMMY SAY’S…
Gilt & Flint catches the eye right from the start, with a label design that reflects a natural, organic vibe through earthy colours and a simple but stylish logo. It’s a look that’s refreshing in its own way, and works with the whole theme of this organic beer.
This beer has a nose that piques my interest. And the more it lingers the more it lures you in. It’s light but intriguing, suggesting complexity without being too overwhelming. Hoppy aromas lead the way, laced with a sweet, lemony note that has just a hint of candy.
In the mouth, the initial taste hits with a classic hoppy bitterness, balanced beautifully by light, crisp flavours. There’s a touch of lime that gives it a clean, refreshing edge, and a hint of saltiness appears as you sip, adding a satisfying layer of depth. It’s straightforward, unpretentious, and well-crafted—perfectly refreshing without too much complexity.
Gilt & Flint feels like the perfect choice for a session beer. It’s easy-drinking and crisp, with a theme that’s thoughtfully carried from the packaging to the pint itself.
Sammy’s Rating: 80%
MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 75.5 %
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