Greene King has launched two new beers into the premium craft sector, and is backing its brews with a massive advertising campaign. So what do they taste like? Time to drink on the job.
The new brews are significant in that they call on Greene King’s 200-year heritage, albeit utilising a modern brewing twist.
Flint Eye is a dry, hopped lager, named after the Neolithic flint tipped arrows found around the brewery’s native Bury St Edmunds. With an ABV of 4.5%, the beer utilises yeast fermented at a colder temperature for a longer time, said to showcase its flavour balance.
It has a floral, juicy flavour profile, probably down to the Tettnanger and Saaz hops used; they’re joined by aromatic Styrian Goldings and orangey Mandarina Bavaria.
We deem Flint Eye an ideal lager for long summer evenings, best paired with a Ploughman’s or a gourmet Scotch egg. It warrants two thumbs up and is well worth adding to your squaffing list.
We deem Flint Eye an ideal lager for long summer evenings, best paired with a Ploughman’s or a gourmet Scotch egg…
Level Head is a session IPA, brewed in homage to St Edmunds, the original patron saint of England, who’s ale drinking habit came to an abrupt end when he was beheaded by Vikings in 869.
It has a citrus and pineapple aroma, and is mildly bitter on the palate. The recipe utilises Cascade, Centennial and Galaxy and Mosaic hops. It would be saintly served with a big bag of snacks. Well worth a sample, but the competition for great session IPAs is fierce.
These two hero launches will soon be joined by a west coast IPA, 4% Western Zeph West Coast IPA, and an oatmeal stout, Subterranea, both limited edition brews ‘for the more curious drinker.’ Consider us intrigued.
The former uses Harlequin and Godiva hops, as well as CF184, apparently a hop so new it doesn’t yet warrant a name. Conversely, the 6.2% stout which has been created from a recipe that apparently dates back to 1926.
Widely available, Flint Eye and Level Head can be found in most Greene King premium outlets as well as Tesco and Waitrose.
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Greene King has launched two new beers into the premium craft sector, and is backing its brews with a massive advertising campaign. So what do they taste like? Time to drink on the job.
The new brews are significant in that they call on Greene King’s 200-year heritage, albeit utilising a modern brewing twist.
Flint Eye is a dry, hopped lager, named after the Neolithic flint tipped arrows found around the brewery’s native Bury St Edmunds. With an ABV of 4.5%, the beer utilises yeast fermented at a colder temperature for a longer time, said to showcase its flavour balance.
It has a floral, juicy flavour profile, probably down to the Tettnanger and Saaz hops used; they’re joined by aromatic Styrian Goldings and orangey Mandarina Bavaria.
We deem Flint Eye an ideal lager for long summer evenings, best paired with a Ploughman’s or a gourmet Scotch egg. It warrants two thumbs up and is well worth adding to your squaffing list.
Level Head is a session IPA, brewed in homage to St Edmunds, the original patron saint of England, who’s ale drinking habit came to an abrupt end when he was beheaded by Vikings in 869.
It has a citrus and pineapple aroma, and is mildly bitter on the palate. The recipe utilises Cascade, Centennial and Galaxy and Mosaic hops. It would be saintly served with a big bag of snacks. Well worth a sample, but the competition for great session IPAs is fierce.
These two hero launches will soon be joined by a west coast IPA, 4% Western Zeph West Coast IPA, and an oatmeal stout, Subterranea, both limited edition brews ‘for the more curious drinker.’ Consider us intrigued.
The former uses Harlequin and Godiva hops, as well as CF184, apparently a hop so new it doesn’t yet warrant a name. Conversely, the 6.2% stout which has been created from a recipe that apparently dates back to 1926.
Widely available, Flint Eye and Level Head can be found in most Greene King premium outlets as well as Tesco and Waitrose.
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