Around The World In 80 Beers Episode 54: Wells & Young's Directors

Something from the deep wilds of Bedforshire.



Pours a dark amber with a small-medium head that fades away slowly. A little carbonation is visible.

First Sip: A lot of hops up front, as well as sweet malts and a sort of well-done toast and dark toffee taste. There is a lingering bitterness and dryness. Mouth-feel is creamy with a little carbonation tingle. Nice beer-burp.

Not as nice as other bitters I've tried but it would make a good session beer. This is a nice beer and as the glass warms, it gets nicer. It's a little too bitter to my taste, but I can see myself lounging in front of a fire with a half of this and a small wheel of Stilton and crackers.

That sounds like an excellent winter's evening.



Directors
Wells & Young's
4.8% alc/vol
500ml bottle

Same again, sir? Thank you, Jeeves

The Hobbit

In the new Weta production of The Hobbit, the part of the Goblin King will be played by...

Barry Humphreis.

Barry is perhaps best known for his business and social connections as the long-time manager of Dame Edna Everage. He has also been an ardent supporter of the rather misunderstood and unfairly maligned Australian politician, Sir Les Patterson. However, in his spare time, Barry is also a fine actor, and we're looking forward to seeing him invest the Goblin King with the delicate sensitivity and emotional depth this character deserves.