Feb 18 09

Tasting Notes: Purity Pure Ubu Amber Ale

Posted by: Darren Turpin

Brewery: Purity Brewing Company
Location: Great Alne, Warwickshire, England
ABV: 4.5%
Version: Bottled
Source: Sainsbury's

Picked this one up a while ago as part of a Sainsbury's sweep. It's a ruby-amber ale (as advertised) with a hint of caramel on the nose that offers a promise of sweetness to come. Pure Ubu delivers that sweetness, along with a hint of nuttiness, a touch of apple fruitiness and a faint after-taste of ginger.

It all combines quite nicely into a beer that's refreshing, easy-drinking, entirely pleasant. I think I might have found a new quaffer to keep in the cupboard alongside the Hobgoblin (which, incidentally, is £5 for a four-pack at my local Sainsbury's at the moment...)

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2 Comments to-date
  1. Posted by Ed Ashby on 18/2/2009 at 20:55:16

    Had this a while back as well, probably in the haul we both made at around the same time. It's a pleasant, if innocuous, ale. An initial hoppy aroma giving way to some toffee/caramel. Quite light citrus hops first in the flavour (I got a touch of grapefruit) which get more pronounced over time, with a slightly dry nutty finish that doesn't get in the way.



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  2. Posted by dennis landy on 29/5/2009 at 23:25:45

    Beer bought at Globe PH near Bath. New to me, revelation! must find more will look into Sainsbury Store in Taunton, hoping. Will encourage The Royal Artillery Arms West Hubtspill Somerset to enquire.



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