The 3rd installment of Summit Brewing Company’s 30th anniversary series is a West London-Style Ale. This beer highlights the toasted and bready qualities of the Maris Otter malt. Maris Otter is a traditional British malt famous for its depth of flavor. The West London-Style Ale is a nod to Summit’s ability to showcase a special ingredient and let it shine. Simple in concept, yet complex in flavor, the hops contribute fruity notes of citrus and berry to the beer. There is a noticeable dryness at the end that that balances the initial malty sweetness of the beer.

This beer pours a light amber color with a nice fluffy head that dissipates quickly. Summit recommends using a nonic pint glass for the optimal drinking experience. This beer falls into the category of Best Bitter, a British style that has been around for hundreds of years. Best Bitter is not quite as common as I would like it to be in the United States. This beer goes perfect with a fútbol match on the television at the pub. At its roots, the West London-Style Ale connects with an incredibly rich heritage of brewing history at Summit. Summit is not only quenching our thirst, but also giving us a world-class beer education.

Some of the foods to pair the beer with are Cornish Pasties, Cotswold cheese, traditional fish and chips, and a Ploughman’s lunch. Since I am always trying to find excuses to get more cheese into my diet, I procure some Cotswold to pair with the West London-Style Ale. The herbaceousness of the cheese greatly heightens when you pair it with this beer. The hop character in the beer cuts through the fattiness of the cheese making the subtle flavor qualities in the cheese stand out significantly. The West London-Style Ale is available in 6-packs, 12-packs, and Draught.

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