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Batemans 5G: A true celebration of an incredible brewing family

A Pint of Batemans Five Generations (5G) 4.2% ABV

Reviewed: 23rd April 2024


This was a very special pint, poured by myself at the 150th Anniversary at Batemans in Wainfleet All Saints (side note: I was lucky enough and privileged enough to be invited to this special event).

 

 

The brand: 

There has been a lot of thought put into this beer. The Five Generations (5G) refers to the fifth generation of Batemans that are currently learning the trade and ready to take over from Stuart & Jaclyn Bateman when the time is right. The new branding is spot on, as are the new hand pumps, AND new glassware (not available to buy just yet!).

Appearance:

Even though I personally poured this one, it did pour a clear light amber colour, the just off-white head settled nicely, looks like a very decent English IPA from the look of it. 

Aroma:

A lovely mildly malty aroma rose from the 150th Anniversary Edition glass, this was quickly follwed by an inviting medoly of mild tropical and floral notes.  It did smell very inviting, so lets dive in!

Taste:

An incredibly smooth beer, with the mildly biscuity sweet malts and tropical flavours from the hops making it a morish drink. I definately got some passionfruit, pineapple and mango flavours coming through, the mango flavour stayed around the tastebuds for a little while. I also picked up a floral note at the backend like I did on the aroma, and really no bitterness in there at all.

Mouthfeel:

Well this was handpumped of a keg, and was as smooth as could be. It did have a light, but creamy mouthfeel that was tempting me to take another gulp and another ... yes, I gave in!

Overall: 

Developed with the family and new head brewer (Buster), the whole branding around this particular session IPA has been well though through.  Buster has gone back into the archieves for may of these new beers to see how they were brewed and the ingredients used.

Batemans original beers back 150 years ago were brewed for the local farm labourers, and the best accoldade I can give this beer is that I am sure that if those hardworking farm workers could taste this, they would recognise the quality and flavours and like it.

Score: 8/10


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