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Youngs & Company Brewery
The Ram Brewery
(Closed)
Notes
Opened: 1831
Closed: 2006
U.S. Importer: Belukus Marketing, Inc., Bryan, TX
Contributor: Mario Kornmesser
Youngs closed the Wandsworth brewery in October 2006 and sold a majority stake in the company to the Charles Wells brewery in Bedford.
Updated: September 21, 2011
Beer List
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4.00% abv.Awards:
- Winner, 1999 Tesco Spring and Summer Challenge
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3.70% abv.Awards:
- Gold Medal and Champion Keg Ale, 2000 Brewing Industry International Awards
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5.20% abv.-
Date: February 28, 2007 (#6351)Package: bottledPlace: Liquid Solutions, Tigard ORScore: 16½ pointsAppearance (3)
Red-amber. High carbonation. Dense head.Aroma (2)
Spicy lemony hops. Slightly metallic. Mild biscuity malt.Mouthfeel (9)
Medium body, smooth. Very nicely malty, toasty and caramel. Very mild grassy hop flavor, low bitterness.Overall Impression (2½)
Good smoth tasty beer. -
Date: February 27, 2001 (#3772)Package: bottledPlace: Steve's Liquors, Madison WIScore: 14 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Amber-brown, high carbonation, big head. Caramel aroma, sweet, rubbery? Light body, fruity-floral hop flavor. Phenolic finish - sweaty.
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5.20% abv.
Awards:
- Bronze Medal, 2004 Brewing Industry International Awards
- Silver Medal, 2002 Brewing Industry International Awards
- Gold Medal and Champion Speciality Beer, 2000 Brewing Industry International Awards
- Bronze Medal, 1998 Brewing Industry International Awards
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Date: May 6, 2001 (#3827)Package: bottledPlace: Steve's Liquors, Madison WIScore: 17 pointsOverall Impression (3)
Black, thick dense head. Rich chocolate malt flavor, very roasty. Medium body, silky smooth, big chocolate malt flavor. Mild hop flavor in finish.
4.00% abv.
5.00% abv.
3.20% abv.
5.20% abv.
Awards:
- Gold Medal, 2005 Brewing Industry International Awards
- Silver Medal, 2000 Brewing Industry International Awards
- Bronze Medal, 1998 Brewing Industry International Awards
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Date: February 27, 2007 (#6349)Package: bottledPlace: Liquid Solutions, Tigard ORScore: 16 pointsAppearance (3)
Black with garnet highlights. Moderate dense head.Aroma (3)
Lots of grassy hops. Sweet and roasty.Mouthfeel (8)
Medium body, low carbonation. Sweet, malty, and roasty. Big grassy hop flavor with a mild bitterness. Lingering sweet roasty finish.Overall Impression (2) -
Date: June 7, 2001 (#3852)Package: bottledPlace: Belmont Station, Portland ORScore: 16½ pointsOverall Impression (3½)
Black, huge dense head. Roasty, mildly sweet aroma. Medium-light body, smooth, sweetly roasty, big English hop flavor. Fairly high carbonation - fizzy on the tongue. -
Date: June 17, 1996 (#1518)Package: bottledPlace: Willow Glen Liquors, San Jose CAScore: 14 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Almost black, big brown head. Vegetal aroma, slightly oxidized. Sweet, black, some molasses flavor. OK bitter finish. Smooth, but ordinary. Thanks to Paris Cunningham for bringing this beer to Hawai`i for me!
