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Old Tom Original 8.5%, Robinsons Brewery, England
837 ratings
3.6
Old Tom Original
8.5% Old Ale
Named after Robinsons' brewery cat, Old Tom is almost as old as the brewery itself. It is recognised, both nationally and internationally, as one of the most famous strong ales, winning some of the industry’s most prestigious awards including World’s Best Ale. Old Tom is dark, rich and warming with a cherry brandy like colour and character. This strong ale has a booming balance of ripe malt, and peppery hops combined with roasted nut and chocolate flavours with a smoky richness. A distinctive deep port wine finish with bitter hops balance complemented by heady, vinous aromas of dark fruit.
IBU: 35

Reviews

Post author: Flyinthepool
Flyinthepool
5 days ago
Old Tom Original, England
3.7

Post author: Lele.senora
Lele.senora
1 month ago
Old Tom Original, England
2.9

Post author: Jenkins E
Jenkins E
1 month ago
Old Tom Original, England
2.5
Not my cup of tea. Bit sweet.

Post author: Bérénice F
Bérénice F
3 months ago
4.0
Très bonne brune. Légère et parfumée en même temps. Même Aurélien a bien aimé

Post author: Alan M
Alan M
3 months ago
4.2

Post author: Will Robbins
Will Robbins
3 months ago
4.4

Post author: Dinenthal
Dinenthal
@ Sainsbury's
3 months ago
Old Tom Original, England
4.1
This is my first “Old Tom” and I didn’t know what to expect. For one, it’s incredibly strong at 8.5%, but the taste was somehow familiar. I eventually placed it as a similar taste to German Malz, or more specifically Karamalz. It has a sweet malty flavour and a hint of yeasty bread. There’s a slight tickle on the tongue from the carbonisation which lifts the heaviness slightly. It’s certainly a pleasant tasting ale, if you like malt. I honestly think it is a little deceiving as after a few sips, you forget this is a strong ale and could easily end up drinking one or two more.

Post author: Wayne1984
Wayne1984
@ Co op
5 months ago
Old Tom Original, England
4.5
Strong ale taste hint chocolate coffee malty

Post author: Keith H
Keith H
@ The Ecclian
5 months ago
5.0

Post author: Tom B (MrBalooSky)
Tom B (MrBalooSky)
5 months ago
4.5