The CAMRL Review Board - 12 January 2011
There is little doubt in the minds of most, that one Lager brand stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Few lagers can match the cheeky yet unassumingly sophisticated cohesiveness which is usually found only in the world's finest reserve Ribera del Duero wines.


Very little sensory examination is required to understand why this lager is considered the finest around. There are four strong areas where Carling excels, namely:

* Appearance

A rich and thoroughly inviting shade of amber, like that of a nutty caramel basking in the midday sun.

* The "in glass" or "in can" aroma

A slightly unusual (yet non-offensive) nutty aroma that could be likened to roasted whole kernel hazelnuts.

* The "in mouth" sensations

A slight graininess, but with a lower level of viscosity than some "premium" lagers.

* The "finish"

Slight persistence of a sensation of flavour, but not enoguh to cause an aftertaste.

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