My brother loves Cornwall, and Sharp's make his favourite brew, Doom Bar. So I was excited to try this monster   (6.8%) beer. The Brewery says,"The idea for Chalky's Bite came about as a challenge from Rick Stein to Sharp's Head Brewer Stuart Howe. The task was to create an English beer with the character, individuality and quality to stand alongside the Belgian greats. The beer created is exceptional with a delicate flavour balance of three  different hops and wild Cornish fennel. With a totally natural process and a maturation period of over three months the beer is allowed ample time to develop a high level of carbination, its own distinctive flavourvand a beautiful light golden colour. This beer is great as an accompaniment to mussels. Chalky's patience whilst attending the many development sessions at the Brewery is justifiably rewarded in the name."

The Independent says,"Sharp's Brewery in Rock, Cornwall, sits just over an estuary from Rick Stein's eponymous seafood restaurant in Padstow. Created to commemorate the TV chef's late terrier, Chalky, it is matured for 4 months, and flavoured with local fennel."

I say; To me this is remaniscent of a chilli beer, there's something there in the flavour which reminds me of another beer, but I can't put my finger on it. Very moreish (scarily for 6.8%), the fennel doesn't really come through, which probably isn't a bad thing. I'll come back to this write up when my memory comes back!