Monty Python's Holy Grail Ale
Holy Grail Ale isn't as a great as what it's named for. The beer has a great appearance. With a brilliant medium amber tone and a descent head, it's an eye catcher. Unfortunately, the aroma doesn't really stand up to the look. There is hardly any malt presence. Luckily there is some bready hoppiness to it though. The taste and texture are ok. It has a bit of a salty taste (which is sort of strange) that hangs a while on the palate. A little chalkiness and definite dryness are the dominant characteristics as far as mouthfeel goes. Overall, I was not impressed with Black Sheep's version of an English Pale Ale. It does not hold up to the style well, but if you're a Monty Python fan it's definitely a must.