Dark Conspiracy
First brewed at Gadds of Ramsgate, from 2008 the first of the Conspiracy Series brews, now repeated in 2009.
Being invited into another brewers domain, is a privilege as much a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge, learn from one another and have a few beers and a laugh after the brewday. We were invited by Eddie Gadd to brew with him, something out of the ordinary.
“It’s a wonderfully deep brown ale loaded with dark, aromatic, and tasty pale malts and finished with a combination of the blackcurranty Willamette and pineappley Cascade hops. If that sounds like a bit of a car crash of flavours think fruit, chocolate, coffee, toast and candy balanced by a gentle, dry bitterness and served in a pint glass, topped with a creamy beige head. ” From Eddie Gadd, at Gadd’s of Ramsgate Brewery
A couple of reviews, from the 2008 batch:
“It was black in colour and had a milky body with a slight sourness to it. The hops were superb, subtle yet pervasive. There was a slight hint of honey flavours and some mild burnt malt too. It reminded me of really good Larkin’s Porter combined with really good Black Cat Mild. Top stuff.” Andrew C
“Brewed by Eddie, Steve and Phil. Nice pump clip. Black beer, ruby edges. Lasting beige head. Freshly tapped. Chocolatey beer. Good condition. Very drinkable. Dryish, dry choc finish, little bit of powder on finish, but good balance of juiciness and dryness. Juicy dark fruits, some dark cherry and plum. Some Gadd’s typical hop finish. Good choccy aroma. Bit of coffee there too. Flavour grows. Good lasting flavour. I was recommending this to anyone coming in.” Ian Harrison from Pubsandbeer.co.uk
Such was the popularity of the brew, it’s popped up on the Taste of Kent Awards, 2009.
Not to be confused with the Vintage Computer game of the same name.
