Palmers Tally Ho!

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.

Claret & Ale (formerly Claret Free House), Addiscombe, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		01 Mar 2024	In full flavoured form
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	26 Jan 2024	Spot on, fresh on tonight and and very well balanced
Philip Pirrip		17 Jan 2024	Badged as Tally Ho! Ho! Ho! Matt barman insistent that Palmers cellar services on a recent visit insisted this is a slightly different festive brew to Ho!
Philip Pirrip		12 Jan 2024	Fine form, no need to drink any other ale here tonight
Philip Pirrip		20 Dec 2023	Top form
Philip Pirrip		19 Dec 2023	New cask on tonight
Philip Pirrip		15 Dec 2023	Delicious and condition spot on
Philip Pirrip		01 Dec 2023	Boot-fillingly moreish
Philip Pirrip		28 Nov 2023	2 quickest pints as was so moreish
Philip Pirrip		13 Oct 2023	The doctor could have ordered nothing better for me
Philip Pirrip		20 Sep 2023	A warming brew helped me to dry out
Philip Pirrip		15 Sep 2023	Spot on
Philip Pirrip		30 Aug 2023	As expected here
Philip Pirrip		21 Aug 2023	Just what the doctor ordered
Philip Pirrip		05 Aug 2023	2nd day cask on - in peak condition
Philip Pirrip		29 Jul 2023	Says something when the very last half out of the cask is pulled and is still up there
Philip Pirrip		29 Jul 2023	Nearing end of cask but no loss of condition
Philip Pirrip		28 Jul 2023	2nd day of this cask. Ideal condition
Philip Pirrip		21 Jul 2023	Just as it should be
Philip Pirrip		01 Jul 2023	Spiffing pints
Philip Pirrip		30 Jun 2023	Very very downable
Philip Pirrip		20 Jun 2023	Blissful enough
Philip Pirrip		07 Jun 2023	Almost last out of old cask and superb still. None left when tried to order an extra half at last knockings
Philip Pirrip		06 Jun 2023
Philip Pirrip		05 Jun 2023	Came on yesterday and so very nourishing
Philip Pirrip		27 May 2023	Superb
Philip Pirrip		26 May 2023	4½* First day on of a new cask and exceptional all round
Philip Pirrip		15 May 2023	2nd last and last out of cask and still excellent - but noticed a more liquorice flavour coming through
Philip Pirrip		13 May 2023	4½* Superb, on from today with new cask as I accurately guessed it might be
Philip Pirrip		06 May 2023	A little more time for even more with the slight closing time extension
Philip Pirrip		24 Apr 2023	Superb
Philip Pirrip		22 Apr 2023	Probably an even higher score
Philip Pirrip		21 Apr 2023	Dream came true when the succession beer board showed another beer would be next on to replace British Bulldog. Simply 4½* quality, superb
Philip Pirrip		17 Apr 2023	As expected
Philip Pirrip		15 Apr 2023	A must if it is on the board
Philip Pirrip		10 Apr 2023	4½* Unmatchable
Philip Pirrip		18 Mar 2023	Superb
Philip Pirrip		11 Mar 2023	A perfect substitute for Palmers IPA being unavailable! Almost more than
Philip Pirrip		18 Feb 2023	Superb - almost tempted to give 4½*
Philip Pirrip		23 Sep 2022	Splendid form
Philip Pirrip		16 Sep 2022	Difficult to be much better
Philip Pirrip		03 Sep 2022	One word - superb. 4½*
Philip Pirrip		20 Aug 2022	Made a pair of 4½* ales here tonight. This stuff was just glug glug glug
Philip Pirrip		16 Jul 2022	Perhaps rather woodier than usual
Philip Pirrip		09 Jul 2022	A slightly sweet one to follow Palmers IPA
Philip Pirrip		25 Jun 2022	In lovely condition
Philip Pirrip		04 Jun 2022	Lovely nightcapper
Philip Pirrip		15 Mar 2022	4½* bordering on perfect
ChrisE	Not Tried	14 Jan 2020
Philip Pirrip		25 Aug 2018	Superb nightcap
ChrisE	Not Tried	10 Jan 2014
Philip Pirrip		29 Aug 2013	Nightcap - tongue rasping bitterness then Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

The Pilot Boat, Lyme Regis, Dorset

Larkins' Alehouse, Cranbrook, Kent

The Cobb Arms, Lyme Regis, Dorset

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		13 Aug 2019	Not really my kind of beer but rarely seen. Black. Good condition. Liquorish. Oily. Tart. Dry.
Andrew		16 Jun 2009	Dark mahogany colour. Heavy oak and Madeira flavours. Bit of burnt sugar too. Not subtle and not really my thing.

White Lion, Broadwindsor, Dorset

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		05 Jul 2019	Black coffee oaky with a hint of bourbon. In superb condition.

31st Dorchester Beerex 2019, Dorchester, Dorset

Planet Thanet Easter Beer Festival 2017, Margate, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		16 Apr 2017	Havent had this for years

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		28 Jan 2017
Philip Pirrip		26 Sep 2016	Was this announcing the start of autumn?
Philip Pirrip		07 Nov 2014
Archie14	Not Tried	30 Sep 2014
Philip Pirrip		27 Sep 2014	Top notch for Winter, pity still Summery tonight
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	31 Jul 2014
Philip Pirrip		30 Jul 2014	Best in Winter obviously but this was gorgeous
Philip Pirrip		13 Dec 2013

Old Bank, Keynsham, Somerset

Swan Inn, Falmer, East Sussex

Who	Score	When	Notes
HSB		12 Dec 2014	I had not seen this beer for some time. Better than I remembered it.
Philip Pirrip		06 Jul 2012	Cleanly drinkable - not at all cloying
ChrisE	Not Tried	06 Jul 2012
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	06 Jul 2012

The Raven, Bath, Somerset

The Bree Louise, Euston, Central London

Rochford Beer & Cider Festival 2013, Rochford, Essex

The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Pedro		18 Dec 2012
Pedro		17 Dec 2012	Stayed on it!
Pedro	Not Tried	16 Dec 2012
Dosser		16 Dec 2012
Pedro	Not Tried	14 Dec 2012

2nd K&ES Railway Beer Festival 2010, Tenterden, Kent

Lamb & Flag, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		11 Dec 2009	Very rich tasting dark old style ale. Fruity and vineous with a thick mouthfeel. My score 16/20.

George Hotel, Bridport, Dorset

Ilchester Arms, Symondsbury, Dorset