Tasting Notes: Kelham Island Easy Rider
Brewery: Kelham Island
Location: Sheffield, England
ABV: 4.3%
Version: Draught
Source: The Trackside, Bury
As I was up in Bury this lunchtime running some errands I figured it would have been rude not to drop into one of the best real ale pubs in the area - the Trackside - to see what they had on draught.
Amongst assorted best bitters and Robinson's Hatters Mild, I spotted Kelham Island's Easy Rider, which I'd vaguely heard good things about a while ago. Not knowing much else about it I wasn't sure what to expect but I opted for a pint anyhow and luckily I wasn't disappointed in the slightest...
Easy Rider turned out to be a pale ale, and a lovely, golden-coloured one at that. The nose is quite malty and that's the first impression you get on the taste as well, although by the time you're halfway down the pint (which probably won't take long - this is a very easy-drinker) the fruity hop flavours start to come through more distinctly. There are hints of fresh-baked bread, biscuit and caramel in there as well to keep things interesting and all in all this is a very nice drop indeed; one that I wouldn't hesitate to try again if the opportunity arises.
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