[hardy-l] Hardy having fun

[Art Efron]

I suppose this Thomas Hardy drink is something many of us are familiar with. But maybe not.

I drank my little gift bottle of Thomas Hardy Ale yesterday. As I did, I enjoyed  the sentence quoted on the label. It's from The Trumpet Major.

"It was of the most beautiful colour that the eye of an artist in beer could desire; full in body, yet brisk as a volcano; piquant, yet without a twang; luminous as an autumn sunset."

That must have been great fun to write.

These brewers (in Devon) must have been familiar with literary criticism: they say that their beer "develops it uniquely rich and complex character."

Here's where you need read no further, if you are not in the mood for spoofing. 

I will quote the label. It will really says this:

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Bottles of this rare, bottle conditioned ale have kept for at least 25 years, maturing in flavour like fine wine. 

'BOTTLE CONDITIONING'  is a secondary fermentation in the bottle during which the beer develops its uniquely rich character. The process produces a sediment which is laid down over time as part of the natural fermentation process....

If disturbed before opening, stand the bottle for 48 hours to allow settling. Open carefully to avoid agitating the sediment.

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So you see: these brewers, Thomas O'Hanlon's Brewing Co.Ltd.,  are also familiar with geology.

Enjoy!

--Art Efron



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