I am a fan of the concept of "The social enterprise", a business run for the benefit of society. Ignition Brewery is not the only one in the Toast companion box (Tap Social springs to mind) and their specific take is that people with learning disabilities have great value ion the workplace and, "with the right support and care they can make delicious beer." It is attitude like this that gives me enormous hope in a world that appears to be going mad. Ignition are based in South East London. Batch Hack is an English Amber Ale and appears to be bottle conditioned (judging by the wedge of residue in the bottom of the bottle).
On the nose it is soft and gentle with a very traditional English malty note. the smell of this beer screams quality. In the mouth it is traditional, easy and kind. This is a beer that is worth taking a little time over. The problem is that it is also fervently drinkable. I want more of this type of company and this type of beer!
