Old Speckled Hen
Here's another one of those beers that says IMPORTED right on the bottle! This beer, however is not too bad at all. On the back of the bottle, the term "Pale Ale" is used in the description of this beer, but the characteristics of most pale ales just aren't present in this beer, namely the hop punch you normally expect from the style. From the website:
"Old Speckled Hen" has a full, smooth flavour and is very easy to drink. Its rich amber colour and superb fruity aromas are complemented by a delicious blend of malty tastes.
Toffee and malt combine with bitterness on the back of the tongue to give a balanced sweetness. This is followed by a refreshingly dry finish.
"Old Speckled Hen" continues to be appreciated by more and more fans, who are discovering that this crafted English beer is perfect with friends, during a quiet moment of relaxation or as a complement to a meal.
This beer is good enough that I can imagine it being served on tap in an English Pub. The Stella Artios from earlier this week, I can't say the same about... I can NOT imagine a real Belgian beer drinker ordering a pint of that stuff in a pub...
