We are so delighted that this French IPA is back for our summer special.

It’s a very quaffable, fruity and well-balanced straw coloured IPA – and we just love it.

Dark straw coloured, mango and pineapple notes with a big oaty, smooth mouthfeel ( cos we put oats in it) and lush fruit aroma with a tangy finish. Not old school, not new school just right for the here and now.

Amitié (which means friendship in French) is a beer first brewed to mark our collaboration with the unforgettable French Vikings from Northmaen brewery, in Rouen as part of City Of Ale celebrations.

Who can ever forget the lovable French Vikings arriving at the launch party on a flotilla of boats after there ship they were bringing from Rouen broke down in the middle of the North Sea requiring an 8 hour rescue by RNLI Harwich.

The sea journey was supposed to  recreate the transport of Normandy stone which built Norwich’s Normandy Cathedral and Castle – only this time the cargo was to be French beer.

Since then the French friends have returned a few times – but for now you will just have to raise a glass to them.

OUT NOW – enjoy…