Beer of the Week Blast from the Past: Oxford Class Ale

Beer score: 6.7

Yep, it's another week without trying any new beers, so once more I'm pulling notes from an old site.

The Oxford Class Ale is no longer with us, and it went through a lot of hands during it's time. About 20 years ago it was brewed by the Oxford Brewing Company, but then that company was bought out by the Clipper City brewing folks which eventually became Heavy Seas Beer. So, this beer has been made by a number of different companies, though it has been retired.

Which is a shame, because this one had flavor. I mean, lots of flavor. It was a little harsh going down, with that bitter flavor being quite strong for a beer that's not a porter or stout or even a black and tan. Still, it was quite enjoyable. I could have easily spent an afternoon hoisting a few of these to my lips. The bitterness didn't really lessen as you drank, but you did grow a little more used to it.