"Club 33 British Ale" is named in honor of Disneyland's Club 33 (unofficial site). Club 33 is a members-only club located on Royal St. in Disneyland's Magic Kingdom. It serves top-quality food in elegant surroundings and is only place in the Magic Kingdom that serves alcohol. The name of the Club has several explanations. Disneyland states that the name is derived from its address on Royal St. in Disneyland. Unofficially, the names comes from the fact that Disneyland had 33 original sponsors and the name "Club 33" was given in their honor.
This particular beer derives its name from the weekend I first tasted it. Cate and I had some very good friends visiting for the weekend. We started the weekend with a BBQ in Redondo Beach quaffing a large amount of this beer. We ended the weekend by taking them to Club 33 for dinner. The quality of the beer, Club 33's food, and most importantly, the company, inspired me to give it this name.
My original goal was to make a beer similar to Old Speckled Hen, a legendary beer from Morland Brewery in Bury St. Edmunds, England. The finished product resembles Old Speckled Hen in color only, being significantly less bitter and lower in alcohol. It is extremely refreshing, with distinct citrus nose and a good clean finish. I also did not filter or refine the beer, so it had a noticeable chill-haze.
When to drink: On a warm afternoon when you don't want that beer sluggishness. After a long day rock-climbing.
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