Adnam's Broadside

Bytowner · Post by **Bytowner** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:11 pm

Great to hear from a brewer Fergus, nice to see a craftsman paying attention to the clients.

It's a really tasty brew, hopefully I can make it over to the UK sooner rather than later to try the cask Broadside.

old faithful · Post by **old faithful** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:35 pm

Wow, excellent to have this information and from such an authoritative source, thanks Fergus!

I find the taste of this hop (First Gold) most interesting and would like to learn more about it.

I greatly enjoy Adnams beers and have consumed them with regularity in London since the early 1980's.

Gary

old faithful · Post by **old faithful** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:50 pm

Just found this description of First Gold at www.breworganic.com:

First Gold is one of England's new dwarf hop varieties, a cross-pollination of Whitbread Golding and a dwarf hop plant. With a higher alpha acid than its cousins this hop is versatile for bittering but has the good clean aroma and flavor desirable in many hoppy ales. Imparts a pleasant citrus/apricot nose that is outstanding in ESB's, IPA's, or fruit beers. Organically grown in Great Britain. A good substitute for Kent Golding or Crystal.

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Fascinating!

Gary

Jon Walker · Post by **Jon Walker** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:51 pm

I did a side by side of the Adnams and the Fullers 1845 the other night. They are quite similar beers and the Adnams holds up really well against such a strong competitor. At a price point $0.50 cheaper per bottle it's a great deal by the case. We're really lucky to have them both and I'd love to see both (or either) become a regular offering.

old faithful · Post by **old faithful** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:59 pm

I agree all round, Jon.

Gary