Exactly how much is a “twinkle”? We tried a couple of bottles of Maple Moon (4.8%) from Joseph Holt. The bottle says “Full bodied night time pleasure with a twinkle of maple”. So how much is a “twinkle”and how does it compare,say,to a smidgen? Joking aside,I wasn’t too sure about trying this beer –I don’t really go for beers that have flavourings added –I find them a bit gimmicky - and the taste of maple syrup is not one of my favourites,so I feared the worst. Generally I prefer the taste of malt and hops –but I’ll try anything once.
It has a malty smell,and a bitter taste –there is the merest hint of maple,though the taste develops after a mouthful or two. It’s actually quite tangy and altogether very pleasant. I was pleased that the taste of maple wasn’t overpowering enough to spoil the beer for me. By contrast Sarah likes the flavoured beers,and she thoroughly enjoyed her bottle.