Product Review - Fentimans Ginger Beer

Fentimans Ginger Beer

In 1905 Thomas Fentiman, and iron puddler from Cleckheaton, was approached by a fellow tradesman for a loan. A deal was struck and some security was provided - in this case a recipe for botanically brewed ginger beer. The loan was never repaid, so Thomas became the owner of a unique and rather original recipe for success. Originally, Fetimans Botanically Brewed Beverages were delivered in stone jars called “Grey Hens” and fermentation continued through door-to-door delivery. Thanks to Thomas' Fentiman's great-grandson, Eldon Robson, beautiful glass bottles have taken over the stone jars and pasturisation has given our natural sodas a longer life. Today, every Fentimans Beverage is still made in the time-honoured tradition by brewing and fermenting herbs and milled roots over seven days. (This compares to hours production time for typical soft drinks.) Under the watchful eyes of Thomas Fentiman’s faithful prize Alsatian, Fearless, who still adorns the labels, our trademark recipes contain the unfiltered goodness of their natural ingredients. So upending the bottle before enjoying is always in order for a fuller, more invigorating taste that is ‘once tasted, never forgotten’. (Source: http://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk)

Unlike other so called “Ginger Beers” our process starts with fermenting the finest chinese ginger root. This goes a long way to explaining the wonderful Ginger “Burn” that each bottle contains. All natural and made in the time honoured tradition, using the finest Chinese Ginger Root, it is our best known product and enjoys a growing following around the world. If you like Ginger, you will love our Ginger Beer!

CITY DRINKING Review

One of the key characteristics of Fentimans products is the traditional nature of their ingredients and production and this is reflected in the design of the bottle. The shape of the bottle and the labellng is indicative of bottles that could be found in stores and soda shops from the early 1900’s.

As you twist the shiny silver coloured cap from the bottle the one and only distinct scent is of ginger. the strong, spikey warm scent leaves you in no doubt that this ginger beer is packed full of authentic flavour.

Fentimans Ginger Beer doesn’t dissapoint in the taste department, your mouth tingles wth the warm tones of intense fresh ginger. The carbonated water used to create the necessary fizz element of the drink helps to disperse the ginger flavour around your mouth whilst simulataneously helping maintain the length of the ginger taste leaving a warm, spiced sensation in your mouth. The aftertaste is distinctly of ginger and as the ginger beer gently fades there is a refreshing natural lemon quality that comes through, softening the ginger taste and creating a moreish element making you want to reach for another taste of Ginger Beer.

Whether drunk on its own or used in a cocktail Fentimans Ginger Beer provides a strong, unique and firey ginger flavour unlike many other brands.

5/5

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