4. Brewdog Jack Hammer

Beer number 4

Jack Hammer

Brand: Brewdog
Consumption date: 12th January
Description: Ruthless IPA
Nationality: British
ABV: 7.2%
Source: Brewdog, Battersea Rise
Price: £5.30 (2/3 pint)

Jack Hammer was one of Brewdog's former prototype beers in 2012 and although it narrowly came 2nd (to Cocoa Psycho Imperial Stout), it has been brewed and sold regularly at Brewdog's bars and online shop. Boasting a 7.2% ABV, it is understandably served in 2/3 pints which is reasonable at £5.30 given its strength - with a 10% discount courtesy of being with an Equity for Punks Brewdog shareholder this becomes very good value indeed.

As is shown on the glass, Jack Hammer is flavoured with great variety of hops which give it a crisp taste with bitter tones, full of flavour without being overpowering. Under normal circumstances the strength might put me off but Jack Hammer manages to find a perfect balance of flavour and strength, and is definitely a beer I'll look to drink more of in the future. 

My rating for this beer:

3.5 beers out of 5!