Original Beer Company Sonnet XVIII
A pale ale using fresh basil as a secondary ingredient — the herb character runs alongside, not instead of, the Citra hop note. Floral at the front, citrus-clear through the middle, with a dry-hoppy bitter finish. The name Sonnet XVIII refers to Shakespeare's 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' — brewing as literary allusion.
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Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
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