Timothy Taylor Golden Best (was 3.5%)

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.

Lord Herbert, Plumstead, Greater London

The Park Tavern, Eltham, Greater London

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

Euston Tap, Euston, Central London

The Woolly Sheep Inn, Skipton, North Yorkshire

The White Horse, Chilham, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Wittenden		12 Aug 2023	Always glad to see this Pennine Light Mild.
Wittenden		20 May 2023	Delicious Pennine Light Mild. Pleased to see this beer.
Jack William	Not Tried	12 Sep 2015
Jack William		05 Jun 2015	not much a flavour

The Wig & Pen, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		23 May 2023

The Salmon Inn, Belford, Northumberland

The Black Bull, Haworth, West Yorkshire

The Fleece Inn, Haworth, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		01 Mar 2022	Slight sweet honey notes with a subtle wheaty kick.
Magnus Greel		18 Aug 2016
ChrisE	Not Tried	22 Mar 2014
HSB		29 Jun 2012
ChrisE	Not Tried	27 Mar 2010
Leigh		13 Apr 2009	Similar to Landlord but darker in colour and slightly sweeter, with a more pronounced toffee edge.

Boltmakers Arms, Keighley, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	01 Mar 2022
ChrisE	Not Tried	26 Apr 2017
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	18 Aug 2016
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	27 May 2014
ChrisE	Not Tried	22 Mar 2014
ChrisE		08 Oct 2012
ChrisE		27 Mar 2010

The Red Herring, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		03 Sep 2021	Top Notch.

The Woodman, Ruislip, Greater London

The Bricklayer's Arms, Putney, Greater London

Wine Vaults, Ruthin, Denbighshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		10 Nov 2018	We all opted for this and it didn't disappoint, spot on condition with all the expected TT flavours prevalent.

The Lemon Tree, Charing Cross, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris		10 Feb 2018	A malty Golden Ale – a Yorkshire classic that I see rather infrequently these days.

York Tap, York, North Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		07 Jul 2017	A swift half before the 2005 back to KX. I did not have time to make a note of the many other beers available.

Burlington Arms, Keighley, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE	Not Tried	26 Apr 2017
ChrisE		08 Oct 2012
ChrisE		27 Mar 2010	Served by metered electric pump which is becoming increasingly rare these days. A good refreshing pint.

Beech Inn, Chorlton, Greater Manchester

King's Head, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris	Not Tried	15 Apr 2017
HSB	Not Tried	02 Jul 2015
Ian		16 Jul 2009	So drinkable, light hop presence, but rest works so well.

Stafford Arms, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire

Woolpack Hotel, Tenterden, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Magnus Greel		08 Feb 2017	Unusual to see this in Kent (genuine remark)
Magnus Greel	Not Tried	26 Jul 2016
ChrisE	Not Tried	01 Dec 2015
Jack William	Not Tried	31 May 2015
Jack William		18 Apr 2015	Bit cold - the flavour developed nicely towards the end.
Ian		10 Jan 2015	A sweet cereal simplicity to this beer.
ChrisE	Not Tried	08 Aug 2014
Wittenden		31 May 2014	I'd always thought of this as a light mild:seemed more hop forward. Very welcome.
ChrisE		01 Aug 2012

Brown Cow, Keighley, West Yorkshire

The Quays, Darlington, Durham

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris		14 Nov 2015	Severely chilled, to the point of blandness.

Horse & Groom, Basford, Nottinghamshire

Fighting Cock, Bradford, West Yorkshire

The Station Inn, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
HSB	Not Tried	15 Sep 2015
McGargle		15 Sep 2010	Past its best the floral aromas and flavours had been replaced by a harsher edge.

Ye Olde Black Boy, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Blacksmiths Arms, Willesborough, Kent

Railway Hotel, Halifax, West Yorkshire

Ye Olde Whyte Swanne, Louth, Lincolnshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		17 Jun 2015

Rising Sun, Beltinge, Kent

The Stag (formerly The Bell), Salhouse, Norfolk

The Kings Arms, Borough, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		27 May 2015	£4.40 pp though
HSB	Not Tried	21 May 2015

The Top Pub, Brown Edge, Staffordshire

The City Arms, Manchester, Greater Manchester

First & Last, Maidstone, Kent

Royal George, Euston, Central London

The Great House, Hawkhurst, Kent

Kings Head, Hethersett, Norfolk

Who	Score	When	Notes
HSB	Not Tried	12 Sep 2014
HSB	Not Tried	22 Jan 2014
HSB		05 Jan 2014	I used to like this beer but this example was tasteless.
HSB	Not Tried	01 Oct 2013
HSB		14 Aug 2013

Crown (Suddaby's), Malton, North Yorkshire

Whitelock's Ale House, Leeds, West Yorkshire

The Albert, Keighley, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		27 May 2014	Good bitterness for a light mild

The Beehive, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Smiths Arms, Chester-le-Street, Durham

Who	Score	When	Notes
Nick Willis		19 Apr 2014	Good session bitter, well kept.

Three Kings, Clerkenwell, Central London

Champion of the Thames, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Six Bells, Woodchurch, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		11 Jan 2014
Ian		11 Jan 2014	Would drink this all night

Rochford Beer & Cider Festival 2013, Rochford, Essex

The Dawnay Arms, Newton-on-Ouse, North Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Wittenden	Not Tried	17 Oct 2013
Wittenden		29 Oct 2011	Good to see something else from this brewery. Clean, refreshing, deep.Good.

The Kings Arms, Offham, Kent

Tap & Spile, Morpeth, Northumberland

Brigantes Bar & Brasserie, York, North Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		15 Aug 2013
Wittenden	Not Tried	06 Feb 2013
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	15 Aug 2012
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	02 Aug 2012
Philip Pirrip		10 May 2012	Finely refreshing. Pump clip accompanied by Try this Mild crown.
Philip Pirrip		26 Apr 2012	Never sure whether this is a light mild or a Boys' Bitter. Refreshing and traditional flavour. A delight

The Star, Godalming, Surrey

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		03 May 2013	£3.70 pp steep for low gravity ale

Coach & Horses - Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk

The Phoenix Tavern, Faversham, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		23 Feb 2013	Weak, slightly syrupy beer.

Town Hall Tavern, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		12 Jan 2013	On top form here, low hoppiness and biscuity malt with a hint of fruit in the dryish finish. My score 16/20.
Martin the Mildman		20 May 2011	Fruity and biscuity light mild with more bitterness than usual. Could be due to it being served a little too cold. My score 15/20.

The Knott, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Taylor's on the Green (formerly Lord Rodney), Keighley, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		08 Oct 2012	In very good condition.

The Plough Inn, Broomfield, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		09 Aug 2012	Bit too warm but the condition was good. Drop it 3 degrees and it would probably have been very nice indeed.

Ye Old Sun Inn, Colton, North Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Wittenden		22 Jun 2012	Always a pleasure to drink this:comforting,malt driven.A northern Larkins Traditional? Served a bit on the cold side-would have been 4/5.

The Druids Arms, Maidstone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Dosser		29 May 2012

The Three Crowns, Bushey, Hertfordshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		08 Apr 2012	Really good condition. Tasted of mottled stewed Sevil oranges

West Riding Licensed Refreshment Rooms, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

The Dolphin, Canterbury, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		07 Apr 2012	Best sample I've had for a long time. Sweet biscuity malt and a low hop rate with a fruity finish. My score 16/20.

Fanny's Alehouse, Shipley, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		24 Feb 2012	Maybe not the best sample but seems to have lost its edge, some biscuity malt with a dryish finish. My score 15/20.

The Chequers, Farningham, Kent

The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Pedro		07 Dec 2011
Dosser	Not Tried	06 Dec 2011

The Victoria (formerly Tap and Spile), North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Who	Score	When	Notes
Flying.geordie		17 Jul 2011

Lord Nelson, Nether Poppleton, North Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
McGargle		04 Jul 2011	Yeasty on the nose. Excellent biscuit and floral notes in the mouth with smooth malts. A classic light mild in top condition.
McGargle		08 Feb 2011	A little less fresh. Floral flavours less evident, richer mouthfeel.
McGargle		07 Feb 2011	At its best. Light, floral flavours and smooth light finish.
McGargle		30 Dec 2010	Floral, fruity aromas lead to fresh flowery flavours. Full bodied for its strength this is a classic light mild.

Station Inn, Ribblehead, North Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE	Not Tried	01 Jul 2011
Magnus Greel		01 Jul 2011	Digestive biscuit paired with strong notes of butterscotch

Brown Cow, Bingley, West Yorkshire

Old Blackfriars, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

The Swan, Maidstone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		07 Mar 2011	Lacking condition, but I still chose to have another one.
Pedro		05 Mar 2011
Pedro		04 Mar 2011	Much better today !
Pedro		02 Mar 2011	But no taste !

The Black Horse Inn, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire

The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
McGargle		22 Jun 2010	Taylor's yeast on the nose and subtle floral flavours. Will be better tomorrow after venting for another 24 hours.

The Argyll Arms, Soho, Central London

The Star Inn, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		01 May 2010	The classic Pennine Light mild, soft hoppiness and biscuity malt with a dryish finish. My score 15/20.

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Blair	Not Tried	03 Nov 2009
Ian	Not Tried	27 Sep 2009
Leigh		15 Aug 2009	Another Yokrshire classic from Taylor's - tawny in colour and with a tight, creamy head. Malty sweet in the body and with a very subtle, mild hop nose. A great session beer from the session beer masters.

Halfway House, Brenchley, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		29 Aug 2009	Pleasant light mild with biscuity malt and light hoppy taste. My score 15/20.

The Old Unicorn, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Leigh		25 Jun 2009	Copper-coloured, a standard beer, but decent nontheless. No real hoppiness, but a good, toffee-malt backbone.

The Fox Inn, Corfe Castle, Dorset