Bengal Lancer - Fullers (5.3% ABV)

There is no mistaking that this is an IPA, with an image of British-Empire-era Indian Cavalry adorned on the front label. I had this a few months back and remember enjoying it a lot

Pours a golden honey colour; nice and clear with a foamy white head. It doesn't stick around for long, mind and drops to a very thin layer quite quickly.

Nose is straightforward - citrus and floral hops with underlying biscuit malt and a hint of caramel sweetness.

Taste provides a pleasant and a refreshing citrus bite, with orange marmalade and oily hop flavour. Hints of grass and light spice at the back of the palate. Good blend of flavours which are held together with that biscuit malt and delicate caramel sweetness. Finishes dry and crisp with a good dose of resinous hop and pithy bitterness.

Beautifully balanced and constructed, this is light bodied and goes down smooth. Delicate carbonation and a good level of astringency help to make this feel clean and refreshing. The IBU levels don't feel as high as they perhaps should, but that's just me being picky. All in all, this is a great beer for its style and another hit from Fullers.