Wye Valley HPA (Hereford Pale Ale)
Spooner's Bar | Porthmadog, Gwynedd | 25 Apr 2024 |
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The Flying Horse | Boughton Lees, Kent | 29 Aug 2022 |
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Boat Inn | Penallt, Gwent | 20 Jul 2022 |
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The Bull | Woolwich, Greater London | 10 Jun 2022 |
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The Wellington | Birmingham, West Midlands | 10 Sep 2021 |
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The Three Stirrups | Brewood, Staffordshire | 26 Jun 2021 |
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Swan Hotel | Brewood, Staffordshire | 26 Jun 2021 |
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The Green Dragon | Little Stretton, Shropshire | 21 Sep 2020 |
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The Lyndhurst | Reading, Berkshire | 08 Sep 2020 |
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The Anchor Inn | Wingham, Kent | 03 Sep 2019 |
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The Queens Head Inn | Monmouth, Gwent | 08 Jun 2019 |
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The Robin Hood | Monmouth, Gwent | 08 Jun 2019 |
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The Posada | Wolverhampton, West Midlands | 13 May 2019 |
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The Royal Hotel | Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire | 18 Apr 2019 |
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The Saracens Head | Symonds Yat, Herefordshire | 17 Apr 2019 |
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Three Tuns | Chepstow, Gwent | 16 Apr 2019 |
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The Anchor Inn | Tintern, Gwent | 14 Apr 2019 |
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Old Road Tavern | Chippenham, Wiltshire | 12 Apr 2019 |
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Bush Inn | Lower Gornal, West Midlands | 14 Mar 2019 |
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Bell Inn | Brackley, Northamptonshire | 23 Feb 2019 |
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The Kemble Brewery Inn | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | 14 Apr 2018 |
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The Pear Tree | Fulham, Greater London | 10 Apr 2018 |
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The Lemon Tree | Charing Cross, Central London | 10 Feb 2018 |
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The Prince of Wales | Birmingham, West Midlands | 17 Jan 2017 |
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The Queens Arms | Birmingham, West Midlands | 16 Jan 2017 |
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The Bohemian | Deal, Kent | 26 Nov 2016 |
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Harp Inn | Old Radnor, Powys | 16 Oct 2016 |
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Unicorn | Ludlow, Shropshire | 15 Oct 2016 |
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Town of Ramsgate | Wapping, Greater London | 01 Jun 2016 |
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Seven Stars | Bristol, Avon | 15 Dec 2015 |
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Boot Inn | Orleton, Herefordshire | 19 Sep 2015 |
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Church Inn | Ludlow, Shropshire | 19 Sep 2015 |
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The Barrels | Hereford, Herefordshire | 18 Sep 2015 |
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Hog's Head | Wolverhampton, West Midlands | 30 Jul 2015 |
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The Royal Oak (The Tiddly) | Ellerdine Heath, Shropshire | 03 Jul 2015 |
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The Mug House Inn | Bewdley, Worcestershire | 15 Jun 2015 |
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Turks Head | Alcester, Warwickshire | 15 Jun 2015 |
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Affcot Lodge | Upper Affcot, Shropshire | 14 Jun 2015 |
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The Forest | Dorridge, West Midlands | 13 Jan 2015 |
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Ye Olde Black Boy | Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire | 02 Dec 2014 |
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The Weavers Real Ale House | Kidderminster, Worcestershire | 02 Oct 2014 |
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The Lord Clifden | Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands | 14 Jul 2014 |
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Weavers at Park Lane | Kidderminster, Worcestershire | 28 Jun 2014 |
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The Chindit | Wolverhampton, West Midlands | 20 May 2014 |
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The Horse & Jockey | Lichfield, Staffordshire | 03 May 2014 |
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The Phoenix Tavern | Faversham, Kent | 25 Mar 2014 |
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Plough & Harrow | Stourbridge, West Midlands | 22 Aug 2013 |
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Annexe | Bristol, Avon | 06 Jun 2013 |
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Wildmoor Oak | Wildmoor, Worcestershire | 16 May 2013 |
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Admiral Benbow | Shrewsbury, Shropshire | 09 Mar 2013 |
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Cottage | Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk | 03 Nov 2012 |
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Pelican Inn | Gloucester, Gloucestershire | 03 Nov 2012 |
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Black Horse & Hoodens | Borough Green, Kent | 10 Sep 2012 |
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General Havelock | Hastings, East Sussex | 22 Jun 2012 |
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The Bridge End Inn | Ruabon, Denbighshire | 25 Mar 2012 |
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New Inn (formerly Old Courthouse) | Westfield, East Sussex | 31 Dec 2011 |
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Cheshire Cheese | City, Central London | 21 Oct 2010 |
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The White Lion Inn | Bridgnorth, Shropshire | 18 Sep 2010 |
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Golden Lion Inn | Bridgnorth, Shropshire | 18 Sep 2010 |
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Robin Hood | Blue Bell Hill, Kent | 26 Jun 2010 |
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The Crown Inn | Woolhope, Herefordshire | 02 May 2010 |
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The Bush Inn | Worcester, Worcestershire | 07 Nov 2009 |
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The Retreat | Reading, Berkshire | 15 Aug 2009 |
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The Angel | Rainham, Kent | 03 Jul 2009 |
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The Coach & Horses | Shrewsbury, Shropshire | 27 Apr 2009 |
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The Phoenix | Canterbury, Kent | 30 Jul 2008 |
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Battersea Beer Festival 2007 | Battersea, Greater London | 08 Feb 2007 |
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Tasting Summary
These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.
Spooner's Bar, Porthmadog, Gwynedd
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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McGargle | Not Tried | 25 Apr 2024 | Another quick seller. I don't understand why - to me it's thin and lacking. |
McGargle | Not Tried | 13 Oct 2023 | |
Ray | Not Tried | 06 May 2013 | |
Ray | Not Tried | 26 May 2012 | |
Ray | | 19 May 2012 | Thin but improving as the cask emptied. |
Ray | | 06 May 2012 | Thin. |
Ray | | 15 Apr 2012 | Typically HPA - light in colour, thin in body and flavour. |
Ray | Not Tried | 01 Apr 2012 | |
Ray | | 25 Mar 2012 | Needs more..... everything. |
Ray | Not Tried | 26 Feb 2012 | |
Ray | | 12 Feb 2012 | Very pale. Thin body and flavour. Refreshing but really needs more of everything. |
Ray | | 22 Jan 2012 | Always found this a bit thin. No exception tonight. More a lager than a Pale Ale. |
Ray | | 17 Jul 2011 | Still think this could do with a bit more body. Selling quickly though. |
Ray | | 15 Jul 2011 | Very light in colour. Bitter but not very hoppy, bit thin in the mouth. Very much liked by the locals who cleared the cask in under 24hrs. |
The Flying Horse, Boughton Lees, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | | 29 Aug 2022 | Hints of peachiness and hops with a subtle sweet tang and crystal clear. |
Boat Inn, Penallt, Gwent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 20 Jul 2022 | A bit thin. |
Andrew | | 14 Apr 2019 | Gravity served. Soft and fruity. Really very nice. Maybe gravity suits this beer |
The Bull, Woolwich, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 10 Jun 2022 | Stale, sourish and with apple flavours |
Philip Pirrip | | 11 Mar 2022 | Very light in colour but good bitterness |
Philip Pirrip | | 19 Nov 2014 | Perfectly clear and in excellent condition |
The Wellington, Birmingham, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | Not Tried | 10 Sep 2021 | |
Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 01 Jan 2020 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 15 Jul 2015 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 15 Jul 2015 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 09 Jun 2014 | |
Mick | Not Tried | 15 Apr 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 24 Mar 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 24 Mar 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 22 Jan 2014 | |
Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 07 Sep 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 22 Apr 2013 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 11 Mar 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 11 Feb 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 28 Jan 2013 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 30 May 2012 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 21 May 2012 | |
Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 28 Apr 2012 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 20 Apr 2012 | |
Alenomore | Not Tried | 18 Sep 2010 | |
ChrisE | Not Tried | 29 Jan 2010 | |
The Three Stirrups, Brewood, Staffordshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 26 Jun 2021 | Gorgeous. |
Swan Hotel, Brewood, Staffordshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | Not Tried | 26 Jun 2021 | |
The Green Dragon, Little Stretton, Shropshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 21 Sep 2020 | Nice enough but a little warm. |
The Lyndhurst, Reading, Berkshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | | 08 Sep 2020 | In superb condition I had to have another just to make sure |
The Anchor Inn, Wingham, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 03 Sep 2019 | Refreshing and in good condition - but very pale - a few more hops wouldn’t have gone amiss. |
The Queens Head Inn, Monmouth, Gwent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | | 08 Jun 2019 | |
Andrew | Not Tried | 13 Apr 2019 | |
The Robin Hood, Monmouth, Gwent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | | 08 Jun 2019 | Soft citrus and slightly chilled |
The Posada, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | | 13 May 2019 | Thin gruel |
ChrisE | | 28 Jul 2018 | |
The Royal Hotel, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | | 18 Apr 2019 | A bit lack lustre |
The Saracens Head, Symonds Yat, Herefordshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 17 Apr 2019 | |
Three Tuns, Chepstow, Gwent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 16 Apr 2019 | |
The Anchor Inn, Tintern, Gwent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 14 Apr 2019 | |
Old Road Tavern, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 12 Apr 2019 | |
Philip Pirrip | | 24 Jun 2015 | Apparently the biggest seller here |
Bush Inn, Lower Gornal, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | | 14 Mar 2019 | Citrus hop aroma leading to a balanced bitter finish |
Bell Inn, Brackley, Northamptonshire
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Stephen Harris | | 23 Feb 2019 | Very pale gold. Slightly sweet. Inoffensive. |
The Kemble Brewery Inn, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 14 Apr 2018 | |
The Pear Tree, Fulham, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Jack William | | 10 Apr 2018 | Rather insipid. |
Jack William | | 06 Mar 2018 | Bit thin. |
The Lemon Tree, Charing Cross, Central London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 10 Feb 2018 | |
The Prince of Wales, Birmingham, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 17 Jan 2017 | |
The Queens Arms, Birmingham, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 16 Jan 2017 | |
The Bohemian, Deal, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 26 Nov 2016 | |
Harp Inn, Old Radnor, Powys
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | | 16 Oct 2016 | Pale with a bit of citrus:mellow. |
Unicorn, Ludlow, Shropshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Wittenden | Not Tried | 15 Oct 2016 | |
Town of Ramsgate, Wapping, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 01 Jun 2016 | |
Seven Stars, Bristol, Avon
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 15 Dec 2015 | |
Boot Inn, Orleton, Herefordshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | Not Tried | 19 Sep 2015 | |
Church Inn, Ludlow, Shropshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | Not Tried | 19 Sep 2015 | |
The Barrels, Hereford, Herefordshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | | 18 Sep 2015 | Unimpressive |
Vulthoom | | 11 Mar 2009 | Light straw yellow colour.
Good head. Lightly hopped.
Very drinkable - would make a good light barbecue beer on a sunny day. |
Hog's Head, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | Not Tried | 30 Jul 2015 | |
The Royal Oak (The Tiddly), Ellerdine Heath, Shropshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 03 Jul 2015 | |
The Mug House Inn, Bewdley, Worcestershire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | Not Tried | 15 Jun 2015 | |
Turks Head, Alcester, Warwickshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | | 15 Jun 2015 | This beer is almost tasteless. |
Affcot Lodge, Upper Affcot, Shropshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | | 14 Jun 2015 | |
The Forest, Dorridge, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | | 13 Jan 2015 | Very pale with a tight white head, and those unpleasant bubbles that can appear on the side of the glass. I don't think this pint was quite right. |
Ye Olde Black Boy, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Mick | Not Tried | 02 Dec 2014 | |
The Weavers Real Ale House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | | 02 Oct 2014 | Flowery and refreshing |
The Lord Clifden, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 14 Jul 2014 | |
Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 07 Sep 2013 | |
Weavers at Park Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Magnus Greel | | 28 Jun 2014 | Golden ale with a strong cream soda nose and a bitter finish |
The Chindit, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | Not Tried | 20 May 2014 | |
The Horse & Jockey, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stu | Not Tried | 03 May 2014 | |
Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 20 Oct 2012 | |
The Phoenix Tavern, Faversham, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 25 Mar 2014 | |
Philip Pirrip | Not Tried | 01 Aug 2013 | |
Plough & Harrow, Stourbridge, West Midlands
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | Not Tried | 22 Aug 2013 | |
Annexe, Bristol, Avon
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 06 Jun 2013 | |
Wildmoor Oak, Wildmoor, Worcestershire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Nick Willis | Not Tried | 16 May 2013 | |
Admiral Benbow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 09 Mar 2013 | |
Cottage, Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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HSB | | 03 Nov 2012 | |
Pelican Inn, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stephen Harris | Not Tried | 03 Nov 2012 | |
Black Horse & Hoodens, Borough Green, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Pedro | | 10 Sep 2012 | |
Pedro | | 04 Sep 2012 | |
Pedro | | 10 Sep 2011 | |
Pedro | | 06 Sep 2011 | Super ! |
Pedro | | 28 Jun 2011 | Very light ale ! |
General Havelock, Hastings, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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ChrisE | | 22 Jun 2012 | |
The Bridge End Inn, Ruabon, Denbighshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Bear & Ragged Staff | | 25 Mar 2012 | What a superb pale ale, normally this would be excellent if not exceptional. This time though, I got a lemony citrus ending which detracted from the good work that had gone before. Still good. |
New Inn (formerly Old Courthouse), Westfield, East Sussex
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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thebrewingman | | 31 Dec 2011 | One of the palest pale ales I have seen. |
Cheshire Cheese, City, Central London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | | 21 Oct 2010 | Fresh, slightly zingy. Good |
The White Lion Inn, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Alenomore | Not Tried | 18 Sep 2010 | |
Golden Lion Inn, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Alenomore | Not Tried | 18 Sep 2010 | |
Robin Hood, Blue Bell Hill, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Alenomore | Not Tried | 26 Jun 2010 | |
The Crown Inn, Woolhope, Herefordshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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James T | Not Tried | 02 May 2010 | |
The Bush Inn, Worcester, Worcestershire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | | 07 Nov 2009 | Pale gold and a bit cold. Easy drinking stuff. |
The Retreat, Reading, Berkshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Martin the Mildman | Not Tried | 15 Aug 2009 | |
The Angel, Rainham, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | | 03 Jul 2009 | Touch too much butteriness for me but in good condition and the sub-citrus hop was nice. |
The Coach & Horses, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Stu | Not Tried | 27 Apr 2009 | |
The Phoenix, Canterbury, Kent
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Andrew | | 30 Jul 2008 | Pale gold coloured beer. Excellent tea flavoured hops with some grassy flavours too. Interesting tangy sharpness there too. A very drinkable beer. |
Battersea Beer Festival 2007, Battersea, Greater London
Who | Score | When | Notes |
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Ian | | 08 Feb 2007 | Gold colour with thin white head. Decent citrus hop aroma. Decent in mouth, some more citrus. Bit of hay on aroma. Very decent gold/blond ale, ticks all the boxes. Some good citrus on the finish. Bit of tangerine. |