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Innis & Gunn Oak Aged Blonde (6.0%)

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Edwards80 in Beer Reviews, Breweries & Pubs, Innis and Gunn 2 Comments
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Being a fan of Original Innis & Gunn Oak Aged, I had to pick this up when I saw it on the shelf. It’s in a clear glass bottle, I have never been a victim of “skunked” beer but our local Tesco has a huge glass front which bathes the beer aisle with sunlight. I think it’s only a matter of time! I can see why the marketers like it, it looks lovely on the shelf! Fortunately the light had left this bottle alone.Innes & Gunne Oak Aged Blonde (6.0%)

The description reads as though it is brewed as a lighter variation on the original and that is largely how it tastes. The oak is easy to pick out in the aroma with hints of fruit/vanilla, it smells great! The head was thin, bubbly and slightly off white.

The beer is very smooth and full of flavour, although not quite as full as the original. I definitely enjoyed it, the Vanilla is less noticeable in the taste which is more fruity and sweet than I had expected and the wood comes back through in the finish.

Overall it is very well rounded, but I prefer the original, as it’s a more interesting beer. Definitely one worth trying.

We just happened to be having a Chinese at the time which didn’t really suit this. I can see myself reaching for it in the colder months to go with a hotpot or a casserole.

I was also watching Tron on DVD at the time, which is a great accompaniment to any beer!

Author: Scott Edwards

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2 comments on “Innis & Gunn Oak Aged Blonde (6.0%)”

  1. admin says:
    June 8, 2009 at 12:17

    Sounds Good, I think I will give it a try. Though im not sure how well the whisky and vanilla mix will sit with me.

    Cheers for the review

    Reply
  2. Paul Garrard says:
    June 19, 2009 at 11:43

    I still prefer the original to the blonde

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