Renegade (sub-brand of West Berkshire then became name when West Berkshire went under) Good Old Boy

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 Elephant, Pangbourne, Berkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling		28 Feb 2026	1st beer of this visit: Just a sample and to follow my visit to the Pangbourne Club where it was in its keg version. Displaying a good head with its lacing lasting on this copper gold-coloured best bitter and first brewed in 1995 when it was formerly produced by West Berkshire Brewery. A fruited malty first hit. A hoppy bitterness rising with hints of citrus, floral and pine flavours from its Bramling Cross and Northdown hops. A sweet maltiness joining in from its Maris Otter malted barley lending it a caramelised biscuity flavouring. An infusion of hedgerow fruit flavours including red and black berries tantalising my taste buds. A dry fruited bitterness sailing out.

The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	20 Oct 2024
Hogan Sampling	Not Tried	20 Oct 2024
Hogan Sampling		19 Oct 2024	Came with head and some lacing. But this soon evaporated and so multiple decanting became necessary for the other two served. It was fresh on today. A very malty and slightly sweet mouthfeel with a dry, bitter aftertaste.