Mighty Oak Red Kite

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.

The Magnet (formerly The Magnet Micropub), Broadstairs, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling		22 Aug 2026	1st beer of this visit: Presented with good head and lasting lacing on this ruby-coloured English bitter from an Essex-based brewing operation set up in 1996 in Brentwood, before moving in 2001 to its current home in the West Station Yard industrial area in Maldon, Essex. A dry bitter first hit from its hedgerow and tropical hops from its UK First Gold behind its sweet citrus, orangey fruitiness and a subtle floral spice and lending a sharp hoppy crispness, and US-fruited hops, Simcoe and Chinook. Its Simcoe behind its passion fruit, apricot, and candied pineapple and Chinook lending zesty, rind-like grapefruit hints and a wild orange punch for me in its bitter hoppiness. A malty dryness winning over from its blend of Maris Otter, its base malt, Crystal and Dark Crystal malt, and Black malt lending it, its ruby tint. A hint of sweet treacle malt lingering and a touch of herbal spiciness from its pepper, tarragon, juniper and smoky earthiness putting in appearances on its downwards exit. Served in top nick.

The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	27 Aug 2025
Hogan Sampling	Not Tried	26 Aug 2025
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	25 Aug 2025
Hogan Sampling	Not Tried	25 Aug 2025
Philip Pirrip		24 Aug 2025	Lacklustre Irish Red style. Chore to finish
Hogan Sampling		24 Aug 2025	Head and lacing, very good, and lasting, good, on this Essex ruby bitter from Maldon and now on its second night on. A fruity first bite no doubt aided by its passion fruit, apricot and peach flavourings. A malty caramel-infusion rapidly rising. A hoppiness doing its hardest to shine through. A lasting liquorice in its maltiness playing out.
Hogan Sampling	Not Tried	23 Aug 2025

Old Cross Tavern, Hertford, Hertfordshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		24 Aug 2018