Friday 20 February 2015

Ilkley Brewery - Joshua Jane

Well. I am stunned. This is my second sample of Ilkley Brewery, this time Joshua Jane (suitor to Mary Jane of Ilkley Moor ba t'at fame) and it was just perfect.

It is a medium brown beer with a really good bitter kick. It has a freshness of sorts which could easily lend itself to a session beer, but has clear links to the heritage of Yorkshire beer. It reminded me a little of my beloved Theakston's XP. But, according to the website, it is driven by Amarillo and Columbus hops which are American.