Mash Tank 8 Belgian Ale

Via growler, courtesy of good mate Dave.

Look at him cradle that thing like a child. That's commitment.

Pretty cloudy sort of body on this one, though not out of keeping with the style. Very shy head, and nose more or less archetypal for these beers. Slightly on the sour side, saison-ish notes present.

It's slightly sour for a wit in terms of taste too - or perhaps just short of sweet for a belgian ale - but this isn't really a problem so much as a characteristic.

Not a lot more to say here - competent execution of a style I'm not 100% sold on, but respect nonetheless. 6.0

Mash Brewing Rye The Hop Not

Had tried this previously at a tasting and enjoyed .. but that was before becoming an utter beer nob.

At the time this seemed a shining and exciting example of what rye could do in a beer (this was novel to my inexperienced past self), and what Mash in general could do (as it seemed pretty drinkable and characterful).

Now it seems pretty damn insipid insofar as what rye can do .. and I have to say, a pretty good representation of Mash themselves who have a rather disappointing portfolio of beers and ciders across the board (and as a sidenote, a pretty terrible restaurant to back them up).

It's all just ok, so my new, insufferably arrogant, unfeeling self gives this but 5.0 out of a possible 10.