# 61: SNECK LIFTER
Jennings Brewery - England (Est.1828)
First Brewed - 1990
5.1% ABV - ESB / Strong Bitter
IBU's - 30-50
IBU's - 30-50
Ingredients:
Malts: Crystal, Chocolate
Hops: Challenger, Fuggles, Goldings
Tasting Notes:
Malts: Crystal, Chocolate
Hops: Challenger, Fuggles, Goldings
Tasting Notes:
E: Ruby red, fantastic clarity, big foamy head that dissipates quickly, good lacing.
N: Smoky with a coffee malt aroma, then plenty of earthy hop characters.
P: Biscuity malt flavour which provides a balanced sweetness against the chocolate and coffee flavours. There is a peppery hop finish.
M: Smooth, mild bitterness with a lingering bittersweet flavour on the palate.
Other comments:
Jennings brewery was situated in the picturesque back drop of Cumbria between Kendal and Cockermouth in the small village of Lorton. It was first set up in 1828 by John Jennings, son of William Jennings a malster by trade. By 1874 the decision was taken to expand the brewery down the road to Cockermouth, which gave the Jennings brewery a more credible appearance than that of a home-brewery.
In 1887 the Jennings brothers converted the concern into a limited company, consisting of 3 maltings and 16 outlets. Throughout the 20th century the Jennings brewery acquired four Cumbrian breweries and expanded their range of beers to appeal to all tastes. It wasn't until 2005 that the Jennings family legacy ceased to exist after the brewery was purchased by Marston's. This however, hasn't meant the traditions and history of the family have been lost, and are honoured in the 21st century.
Sneck Lifter itself is a produce the 199o's ale boom, when licensees were allowed to purchase guest cask ales into brewery owned pubs. Jennings much like a lot of other regional breweries saw this as an opportunity to expand their demographic and increase sales. Originally brewed as a winter warmer, Sneck Lifter was a keen favourite of the guest ale revolution and by 1995 joined the perennials on the Jennings portfolio. The name comes from local dialect; a "Sneck lifter" is a cunning person who quietly tries to lift the latch of a pub's door - the sneck - to sneak in and spend his last money on a beer in the hope that they will befriend a stranger who will buy them another pint or two.
Jennings brewery was situated in the picturesque back drop of Cumbria between Kendal and Cockermouth in the small village of Lorton. It was first set up in 1828 by John Jennings, son of William Jennings a malster by trade. By 1874 the decision was taken to expand the brewery down the road to Cockermouth, which gave the Jennings brewery a more credible appearance than that of a home-brewery.
In 1887 the Jennings brothers converted the concern into a limited company, consisting of 3 maltings and 16 outlets. Throughout the 20th century the Jennings brewery acquired four Cumbrian breweries and expanded their range of beers to appeal to all tastes. It wasn't until 2005 that the Jennings family legacy ceased to exist after the brewery was purchased by Marston's. This however, hasn't meant the traditions and history of the family have been lost, and are honoured in the 21st century.
Sneck Lifter itself is a produce the 199o's ale boom, when licensees were allowed to purchase guest cask ales into brewery owned pubs. Jennings much like a lot of other regional breweries saw this as an opportunity to expand their demographic and increase sales. Originally brewed as a winter warmer, Sneck Lifter was a keen favourite of the guest ale revolution and by 1995 joined the perennials on the Jennings portfolio. The name comes from local dialect; a "Sneck lifter" is a cunning person who quietly tries to lift the latch of a pub's door - the sneck - to sneak in and spend his last money on a beer in the hope that they will befriend a stranger who will buy them another pint or two.
Food Pairings:
ESB's and strong ales usually come with a robust flavour that requires robust foods to stand up to them and vice versa. My initial thoughts are to go with red meats, especially those that are roasted and grilled, where the fats in the meat have caramelised and matches nicely against the biscuity sweet malt flavours in Sneck Lifter. The peppery hop flavours will match and complement a lovely sirloin steak or a nicely grilled duck breast. The strength of the beer will be enough for it to stand up to game, but only if there is a sweet fruity element to the dish, such as plum or blackberry.
Most British bitters work wonderfully well with cheese, and Sneck Lifter is no different. It works very well an aged Gouda or a nutty Asiagio that has a texture similar to Parmesan and a robust flavour that stands up to the malty depth in the beer.
My food pairing recipe is A Cheese Board containing Gouda, Asiagio, Comte and Cheddar, with some Quince Jelly.
SCORE: 3.05/5
ESB's and strong ales usually come with a robust flavour that requires robust foods to stand up to them and vice versa. My initial thoughts are to go with red meats, especially those that are roasted and grilled, where the fats in the meat have caramelised and matches nicely against the biscuity sweet malt flavours in Sneck Lifter. The peppery hop flavours will match and complement a lovely sirloin steak or a nicely grilled duck breast. The strength of the beer will be enough for it to stand up to game, but only if there is a sweet fruity element to the dish, such as plum or blackberry.
Most British bitters work wonderfully well with cheese, and Sneck Lifter is no different. It works very well an aged Gouda or a nutty Asiagio that has a texture similar to Parmesan and a robust flavour that stands up to the malty depth in the beer.
My food pairing recipe is A Cheese Board containing Gouda, Asiagio, Comte and Cheddar, with some Quince Jelly.
SCORE: 3.05/5
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