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Shipyard Old Thumper

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 6:26pm
Substyle - Extra Special Bitter Or Strong Bitter
Brewed By: 
Shipyard
Self-Defined Style: 
English Bitter
Specifications
Strength (ABV): 
5.9% ABV

Old Thumper Extra Special Ale was created in 1979 by veteran British brewer, Peter Austin, founder of the Ringwood Brewery in Hampshire, England and mentor to Shipyard's master brewer, Alan Pugsley. A British Grand Champion beer, Old Thumper is a non-traditional English Bitter, brewed in the United States solely by The Shipyard Brewing Company.

Availability
Cases: 
4/6pk/12 oz. Bottles

Comments

Shipyard is a MUST!

Mark on the Cape's picture
Submitted by Mark on the Cape on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 9:25pm.

Appearance:Amber

Aroma:Pleasing bitter/malt/hop aroma

Flavor:Something new for me, an English style bitter. Very good.

Mouthfeel:Moderate mixture of hop, spice, and distinct bitter.

Overall Impression:Like I said, a new flavor for me, but boy is this one great beer. The bitter taste may be an acquired one, but this will be enjoyed by me again.....and again.....and again......and again.....

Comments:A must try, Shipyard excels with this one......Cheers!

Hoppy and bitter.

Cogiva's picture
Submitted by Cogiva on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 3:14am.

Full brown ale.

Hoppy sweet smell.

Rich full body with a lingering bitter bite.

Shipyard Old Thumper Tasting Notes

somper's picture
Submitted by somper on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 8:52pm.

Bottle. An OK beer. Pours a murky gold-brown with a fast-fading, white head. Light malt aroma, some faint caramel. Flavor has moderate sweetness, some grass notes, mild bitterness in the finish. Medium body with light carbonation. Certainly drinkable.