# 54: MOORHOUSE'S BLACK CAT
Moorhouse's Brewery - England (Est.1865)
First Brewed - 1979
3.4% ABV - Dark Mild
IBU's - 10-25
IBU's - 10-25
Ingredients:
Malts: Maris Otter, Chocolate
Hops: Fuggles
Tasting Notes:
Malts: Maris Otter, Chocolate
Hops: Fuggles
Tasting Notes:
E: Deep ruby in colour with an off-white lacing, the head dissipates quickly.
N: There are aromas of coffee, chocolate, and subtle licorice tones with a slight dried fruit aroma.
P: Smoky flavours give way to a creaminess that brings through the coffee and chocolate flavours.
M: The mouth is left with light bodied feel, and a balance of bitterness and dried fruit sweetness.
Other comments:
Founded in 1865, William Moorhouse set up producing soft drinks and mineral waters. Then in 1870 he decided to relocate and set up a custom built brewery. William died and his two brother's took over, brewing beer's that were low in alcohol no more than 2% abv. These beers took the North-west by storm and Moorhouses became a household name around the Lancashire region. Due to the low-alcohol content there was also a demand for these beers globally and Moorhouse's exported a number of beers to Muslim countries, where the beer was seen to be "non-intoxicating". The Moorhouse family owned the company until 1978 when the last remaining member Thomas Fawcett, sold the brewery. The buyer was Michael Ryan a keen real ale fan, and their flagship brew Premier Ale was launched. Years of uncertainty and changes of ownership left the brewery in imminent closure until Mr William Parkinson, invested into the brewery, bought it outright and re-invigorated the brewery. Today the brewery has seen considerable investment, as well as awards.
Black Cat came about in 1979 through the need to use up some of the concentrate licorice that had been lying around. With the use of Chocolate malt Black Cat Mild was born, and the popularity grew in the mild heartland of the Northwest. The beer won gold medal and Champion cask ale in 2004, highlighting the success of this beer.
Founded in 1865, William Moorhouse set up producing soft drinks and mineral waters. Then in 1870 he decided to relocate and set up a custom built brewery. William died and his two brother's took over, brewing beer's that were low in alcohol no more than 2% abv. These beers took the North-west by storm and Moorhouses became a household name around the Lancashire region. Due to the low-alcohol content there was also a demand for these beers globally and Moorhouse's exported a number of beers to Muslim countries, where the beer was seen to be "non-intoxicating". The Moorhouse family owned the company until 1978 when the last remaining member Thomas Fawcett, sold the brewery. The buyer was Michael Ryan a keen real ale fan, and their flagship brew Premier Ale was launched. Years of uncertainty and changes of ownership left the brewery in imminent closure until Mr William Parkinson, invested into the brewery, bought it outright and re-invigorated the brewery. Today the brewery has seen considerable investment, as well as awards.
Black Cat came about in 1979 through the need to use up some of the concentrate licorice that had been lying around. With the use of Chocolate malt Black Cat Mild was born, and the popularity grew in the mild heartland of the Northwest. The beer won gold medal and Champion cask ale in 2004, highlighting the success of this beer.
Food Pairings:
Mild's tend to be slightly sweeter than most British bitters, and usually lower in abv, so think strength on strength when pairing with food. The dark chocolate malts and earthy fuggles hops gives you a lot to work with; and to start with then you can't go wrong with beef. Whether it is in a stew or casserole, grilled as a steak or braised the match is great. Something like a beef casserole which is thick and hearty with plenty of earthy root veg really complement the hop flavours, whilst the breakdown of the fats in the beef releases a sweetness that is enhanced by the beer.
This mild also works well with cheese and none more so than a British Cheddar with a sharp nutty flavour and a creamy finish that complements the mouthfeel of the beer.
Here is my recipe choice and a link so you can pair these at home.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/beef-stew-with-root-vegetables-recipe/index.html
Mild's tend to be slightly sweeter than most British bitters, and usually lower in abv, so think strength on strength when pairing with food. The dark chocolate malts and earthy fuggles hops gives you a lot to work with; and to start with then you can't go wrong with beef. Whether it is in a stew or casserole, grilled as a steak or braised the match is great. Something like a beef casserole which is thick and hearty with plenty of earthy root veg really complement the hop flavours, whilst the breakdown of the fats in the beef releases a sweetness that is enhanced by the beer.
This mild also works well with cheese and none more so than a British Cheddar with a sharp nutty flavour and a creamy finish that complements the mouthfeel of the beer.
Here is my recipe choice and a link so you can pair these at home.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/beef-stew-with-root-vegetables-recipe/index.html
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