Faith (5% ABV, can)
Very pale and very hazy, with a white head, this has big, juicy tropical fruit notes on the nose. On the palate, there’s lots of pineapple, almost a pina colada note to it, the oats giving a suggestion of coconut, as well as excellent smoothness. Deservedly popular. One to wake the tastebuds up!
(2nd November, 2024)
Faith in the New World (5.4% ABV, can)
Hazy, in fact positively murky, straw in colour, this Flavourly exclusive has a white head that lingers well. There’s a freshness on the nose from the opening of the can. Tropical fruit, perhaps hints of grape, and melon. On the palate, it’s so refreshing. Fresh, yes, and juicy — not quite zingy, a little more reserved. Pineapple, white grape, passionfruit, and a little lemon come through, balanced by biscuit alt, and with a good body. A decent drop.
(1st March, 2021)
New World India Pale Ale (6.2% ABV, can)
Can conditioned, this is a really tasty and satisfying New World IPA. Hazy golden, it has a thick, foaming white head. Fruit on the aroma — peach and mango, I’d say — with a pine edge. The body is big and smooth, the flavour bold and refreshing. The condition is beautiful, even though it’s nearly two months out of date, thanks to the shop having to close up to now because of lockdown). There’s fresh pine and zingy citrus in abundance, stone fruit, and good malt base. I thought there might be some oats on the malt bill, but the can says otherwise.
(25th May, 2020)
Unity Stout (4.4% ABV, can — collaboration with Timothy Taylor’s)
Absolutely black with a fulsome light brown head – it looks very inviting. There’s dark chocolate and a hint of coffee on the nose. Oh, this is good. It’s got a great body , creamy and smooth, like a very flavoursome version of a well-known nitro stout. A lactose note joins the coffee and chocolate and there’s a nice edge of toasty, almost smokey malt. This passes muster beautifully.
(26th October, 2024)
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