Fursty Ferret
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Fursty Ferret is a real ale produced by Hall and Woodhouse (4.4% Abv). Its origins lay in Oving, West Sussex.
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[edit] History
Originally brewed at the Gribble Inn, Fursty Ferret was hugely popular, with demand by far exceeding supply and the capability of the micro brewery. Now brewed at Hall & Woodhouse, Ferret has become a favourite Seasonal Cask Ale and one of the best selling bottled ales in UK Supermarkets today.
This original recipe has now been researched and developed in order to meet the expressed needs of the modernist bottled ale consumer.
When in decades past the idyllic country home of Miss Rose Gribble became a local inn, legend has it that the inquisitive local ferrets frequented the pub's back door on a mission to sample its own reputed brew. In their honour it was named Fursty Ferret.
In the year 1991 the Gribble Inn was bought by Hall & Woodhouse. It was sold in 2005 back to the landlord, however Hall & Woodhouse retained the rights to the brand name Fursty Ferret.
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 The Gribble Inn |
The current bottle used for Fursty Ferret.
[edit] Tasting Notes
| Category | Comment |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Tawny coloured liquid, carbonated with loose foam head. |
| Aroma | Hoppy, malty with a hint of Seville oranges. |
| After Pallet | A clean finish with slightly spicy linger. |
| Taste | Malty pallet, slightly sweet with a well balanced bitterness. |
Hall and Woodhouse currently have a system of rating their ales under 5 categories. Below are the ratings for Fursty Ferret:
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bitter | 2/5 |
| Sweet | 4/5 |
| Hoppy | 2/5 |
| Malty | 3/5 |
| Fruity | 3/5 |
[edit] Ingredients
| Type | Ingredients Used |
|---|---|
| Hops | Admiral, Goldings & Styrian Goldings. |
| Malt | Premium Ale & Crystal |
| Yeast | Badger’s unique yeast |
| Water | Pure Dorset spring water, Torrified Wheat |
