Cupitt Kolsch – RETIRED

When you arrive at Cupitt’s, retire to the grass embankment with the landscape sprawling out beneath your feet and a glass of this kolsch in hand, it takes on the feeling of an aperitif, a scene setter. There’s no doubt they make a lot of beers (and wines) with more outright flavour than this, but its approachability is its appeal. The fruity aromas and soft malts are delicate and elegant, its bitterness crisp and refreshing. This is the kind of clean but well balanced beer for occasions which require simple enjoyment, where conversation ought to be around the beer and not about it.

Nick Oscilowski