John Smith's Extra Smooth
Another beer that I come back to regularly, probably because it's available everywhere and I know that it is a safe bet.
Details
- Ale 3.4% ABV
- 440ml can
From the website:
This bestselling ale has a distinct cereal character, combined with malt and caramel.
Expectations
I have drunk this before, and I know what to expect. I can't remember anything specific about it apart from it being smooth. It says "Serve Cold" on the can, so it has been in the fridge for a week.
Experience
There is not much smell, maybe a bit malty. The widget in the can makes a thick layer of foam on the top, which is probably why I can't smell much. The beer itself is quite a dark brown colour.
The taste is a bit malty, a bit bitter, slightly nutty. It is not a strong taste, and doesn't leave much aftertaste either. The blurb from the website says caramel, but I'm not getting anything sweet from it.
It is smooth, I will give it that. I don't think I have ever complained about a beer not being smooth enough though. In fact, I think I probably prefer the non-widget version of John Smith's, but it is not as widely available.
Verdict
3/5 : It is smooth and it doesn't taste bad, but it just doesn't have enough of a taste for me.
