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PubAddressLast Visit Seen
The Paper MillSittingbourne, Kent27 Jan 2024
The New InnCanterbury, Kent02 Dec 2023
Leyton Orient Supporters ClubLeyton, Greater London14 Aug 2023
Royal Victoria PavilionRamsgate, Kent02 Aug 2023
Furlongs Ale HouseFaversham, Kent22 Jul 2023
The Rusty BucketEltham, Greater London01 Apr 2023
Telford's WarehouseChester, Cheshire01 Jul 2021
Hand HotelChirk, Clwyd01 Aug 2019
The Salopian BarShrewsbury, Shropshire01 Aug 2019
Royal AlbertNew Cross, Greater London10 Mar 2019
Olde CottageChester, Cheshire10 Jan 2019
The UnicornCanterbury, Kent25 Nov 2018
The Barrel VaultKing's Cross / St Pancras, Central London01 Oct 2018
The Jolly BrewmasterCheltenham, Gloucestershire14 Apr 2018
Victoria Lounge BarHanley, Staffordshire09 Sep 2017
The Victoria HotelBeeston, Nottinghamshire10 Jun 2017
The Creeker's Tap (formerly The Corner Tap)Faversham, Kent15 Dec 2016
HopinnNewcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire07 Nov 2016
Waters Green TavernMacclesfield, Cheshire07 Sep 2016
Crate BreweryHackney, Greater London05 Aug 2016
The Edmund HalleyLee Green, Greater London04 Aug 2016
WetherspoonsVictoria, Central London01 Jul 2016
The White SwanCharlton, Greater London04 May 2016
The Lazy Landlord Ale HouseWallasey, Merseyside28 Nov 2015
VaultsShrewsbury, Shropshire20 Oct 2015
The MagnetStockport, Greater Manchester13 Oct 2015
The HarpCharing Cross, Central London03 Oct 2015
Church InnLudlow, Shropshire19 Sep 2015
The Stage Door Tap (formerly Queen's Royal)New Brighton, Merseyside31 Jul 2015
Hog's HeadWolverhampton, West Midlands30 Jul 2015
The Coach & HorsesShrewsbury, Shropshire12 Jun 2015
Tap EastStratford, Greater London05 Jun 2015
FreshfieldFormby, Merseyside27 May 2015
The Pied BullChester, Cheshire27 Apr 2015
Seven StarsBristol, Avon23 Apr 2015
Post Office VaultsBirmingham, West Midlands01 Mar 2015
Black BearWhitchurch, Shropshire18 Jul 2014
The Beer HallStaveley, Cumbria17 Jul 2014
Aqueduct InnFroncysyllte, Clwyd14 Jul 2014
The Marine HotelStonehaven, Aberdeenshire18 Apr 2014
The Flower PotMaidstone, Kent22 Mar 2014
The Bridge End InnRuabon, Denbighshire12 Dec 2013
The Fat CatNorwich, Norfolk11 Jul 2013
The Congress InnStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire29 Jun 2013
The Watch HouseLewisham, Greater London24 Mar 2013
The Wheatsheaf InnKilmarnock, North Ayrshire19 Jan 2013
The Muggleton InnMaidstone, Kent06 Jan 2013
Tap & MalletLoughborough, Leicestershire24 Nov 2012
Gallaghers Pub & Barber's ShopBirkenhead, Merseyside12 Nov 2012
The Griffin InnOswestry, Shropshire17 Sep 2012
The Clapton HartClapton, Greater London05 Sep 2012
White HorseMachynlleth, Powys26 Aug 2012
Spooner's BarPorthmadog, Gwynedd26 May 2012
The Last InnOswestry, Shropshire03 Jan 2012
The DispensaryLiverpool, Merseyside11 Aug 2010
The County HotelAshford, Kent29 Jul 2010
The BullHorton Kirby, Kent24 Aug 2009
Greenwich Beer and Jazz FestivalGreenwich, Greater London09 Jul 2009
The PhoenixCanterbury, Kent27 Feb 2009
The Crosse KeysCity, Central London21 Oct 2008
The White HorseHedgerley, Buckinghamshire23 Aug 2008

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 Paper Mill, Sittingbourne, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Philip PirripExcellent27 Jan 2024 Did not realise how citrus this can be

The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
AndrewNot Tried02 Dec 2023
Jack WilliamNot Tried30 Nov 2023

Leyton Orient Supporters Club, Leyton, Greater London

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Magnus GreelExcellent14 Aug 2023 Dry but not overtly bitter and a tiny hint of sweetness to add body.

Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate, Kent

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DosserGood02 Aug 2023 Citrus golden ale

Furlongs Ale House, Faversham, Kent

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Jack WilliamNot Tried22 Jul 2023

The Rusty Bucket, Eltham, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried01 Apr 2023

Telford's Warehouse, Chester, Cheshire

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Magnus GreelNot Tried01 Jul 2021
HSBGood31 Jul 2015

Hand Hotel, Chirk, Clwyd

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Jack WilliamAcceptable01 Aug 2019 A pleasant beer a bit spoiled by being warm.

The Salopian Bar, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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StuNot Tried01 Aug 2019
HSBNot Tried20 Oct 2015
Stephen HarrisNot Tried09 Mar 2013

Royal Albert, New Cross, Greater London

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Philip PirripGood10 Mar 2019 Peculiar taste after the Eight Arch beer

Olde Cottage, Chester, Cheshire

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Stephen HarrisExcellent10 Jan 2019 A beer that seems ever-reliable in its excellence.

The Unicorn, Canterbury, Kent

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Jack WilliamExcellent25 Nov 2018 Superb flavour, in excellent condition.

The Barrel Vault, King's Cross / St Pancras, Central London

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Philip PirripNot Tried01 Oct 2018 Run out
ChrisENot Tried01 Oct 2018

The Jolly Brewmaster, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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AndrewNot Tried14 Apr 2018

Victoria Lounge Bar, Hanley, Staffordshire

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ChrisENot Tried09 Sep 2017
Nick WillisNot Tried28 Nov 2016

The Victoria Hotel, Beeston, Nottinghamshire

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ChrisEGood10 Jun 2017

The Creeker's Tap (formerly The Corner Tap), Faversham, Kent

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Philip PirripNot Tried15 Dec 2016

Hopinn, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

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Nick WillisNot Tried07 Nov 2016

Waters Green Tavern, Macclesfield, Cheshire

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Philip PirripNot Tried07 Sep 2016
Philip PirripNot Tried17 Nov 2015

Crate Brewery, Hackney, Greater London

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Stephen HarrisNot Tried05 Aug 2016
Stephen HarrisNot Tried06 Apr 2014

The Edmund Halley, Lee Green, Greater London

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Philip PirripGood04 Aug 2016

Wetherspoons, Victoria, Central London

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Philip PirripNot Tried01 Jul 2016

The White Swan, Charlton, Greater London

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Philip PirripExcellent04 May 2016 In excellent condition but just another lemon juice beer

The Lazy Landlord Ale House, Wallasey, Merseyside

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ChrisENot Tried28 Nov 2015

Vaults, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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HSBNot Tried20 Oct 2015

The Magnet, Stockport, Greater Manchester

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Philip PirripNot Tried13 Oct 2015
ChrisEGood25 Apr 2015
ChrisENot Tried16 Apr 2014

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London

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Philip PirripNot Tried03 Oct 2015 Ran out

Church Inn, Ludlow, Shropshire

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HSBNot Tried19 Sep 2015

The Stage Door Tap (formerly Queen's Royal), New Brighton, Merseyside

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HSBNot Tried31 Jul 2015

Hog's Head, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

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HSBNot Tried30 Jul 2015

The Coach & Horses, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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HSBExcellent12 Jun 2015
Stephen HarrisExcellent09 Mar 2013 This beer is always a worthwhile purchase.

Tap East, Stratford, Greater London

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Stephen HarrisNot Tried05 Jun 2015

Freshfield, Formby, Merseyside

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HSBNot Tried27 May 2015

The Pied Bull, Chester, Cheshire

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StuNot Tried27 Apr 2015

Seven Stars, Bristol, Avon

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HSBNot Tried23 Apr 2015

Post Office Vaults, Birmingham, West Midlands

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Stephen HarrisNot Tried01 Mar 2015
Philip PirripNot Tried14 Jul 2014
Philip PirripNot Tried09 Jun 2014
MickNot Tried15 Apr 2014
Philip PirripNot Tried24 Mar 2014
Stephen HarrisNot Tried22 Mar 2014
Philip PirripNot Tried22 Jan 2014
Stephen HarrisNot Tried29 Dec 2013
Stephen HarrisNot Tried07 Sep 2013
ChrisENot Tried22 Aug 2013
HSBNot Tried25 Jun 2013
Philip PirripNot Tried22 Apr 2013
AndrewNot Tried11 Mar 2013
Philip PirripNot Tried11 Feb 2013
Philip PirripNot Tried28 Jan 2013
MickGood14 Jan 2013 Good citrusy bitter, good body and some malt.
Philip PirripNot Tried10 Dec 2012
Philip PirripNot Tried16 Nov 2012
Philip PirripNot Tried15 Oct 2012
Philip PirripNot Tried30 May 2012
Stephen HarrisNot Tried11 Feb 2012
ChrisEExcellent27 Jan 2012

Black Bear, Whitchurch, Shropshire

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Jack WilliamNot Tried18 Jul 2014

The Beer Hall, Staveley, Cumbria

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ChrisENot Tried17 Jul 2014

Aqueduct Inn, Froncysyllte, Clwyd

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Jack WilliamExcellent14 Jul 2014 Much more flavour, very good condition.

The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

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McGargleGood18 Apr 2014 Light and hoppy golden ale.

The Flower Pot, Maidstone, Kent

WhoScoreWhenNotes
DosserNot Tried22 Mar 2014
TobesNot Tried21 Mar 2014
HSBNot Tried15 Oct 2013
Toby Not Tried25 May 2013
BullsExcellent31 Mar 2013
DosserNot Tried27 Feb 2013
PedroExcellent30 Jul 2012
PedroExcellent28 Jul 2012

The Bridge End Inn, Ruabon, Denbighshire

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Bear & Ragged StaffExcellent12 Dec 2013 Best Oracle I've ever had. Six months ago this would have been exceptional but there are newer beers in the same genre that I prefer.
Bear & Ragged StaffExcellent30 Aug 2013 One of my favourites.
Nick WillisNot Tried27 Apr 2013
Bear & Ragged StaffExcellent31 Mar 2013 There is little to say about this beer that hasn't already been said, one of the best.
Bear & Ragged StaffExceptional12 Mar 2013 Top notch.
Bear & Ragged StaffExceptional09 Mar 2013 On sparkling form and delicious. One of the best.
Bear & Ragged StaffExcellent07 Sep 2012 Classy. One of the best citrus bitters, tasty malts also in there. Good balance and body.

The Fat Cat, Norwich, Norfolk

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HSBNot Tried11 Jul 2013

The Congress Inn, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

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Nick WillisNot Tried29 Jun 2013

The Watch House, Lewisham, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried24 Mar 2013
Philip PirripGood22 Mar 2013 Clean and refreshing

The Wheatsheaf Inn, Kilmarnock, North Ayrshire

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Stephen HarrisNot Tried19 Jan 2013

The Muggleton Inn, Maidstone, Kent

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PedroNot Tried06 Jan 2013

Tap & Mallet, Loughborough, Leicestershire

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AlenomoreExcellent24 Nov 2012 A top, very hoppy ale.

Gallaghers Pub & Barber's Shop, Birkenhead, Merseyside

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AlenomoreNot Tried12 Nov 2012

The Griffin Inn, Oswestry, Shropshire

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Bear & Ragged StaffExcellent17 Sep 2012 An excellent example of this citrus bitter.

The Clapton Hart, Clapton, Greater London

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Philip PirripNot Tried05 Sep 2012

White Horse, Machynlleth, Powys

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Stephen HarrisExcellent26 Aug 2012 Always nice to see this classy, pale and hoppy bitter.

Spooner's Bar, Porthmadog, Gwynedd

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RayExcellent26 May 2012 Good depth of fruit and solid sweet malt.
RayGood19 May 2012
RayGood13 May 2012
RayGood01 Apr 2012 Well balanced light hoppy ale.
RayExcellent04 Feb 2012 Citrusy aromas carry to the complex flavour. Some sweet hints, peppery pine and biscuit with dry slightly yeasty fruity finish. Love it.
RayNot Tried29 Jan 2012 Missed this. On for 5 hours and gone.
RayGood10 Aug 2010 Seemed a little sweeter today.
RayExcellent09 Aug 2010 Smooth, full bodied hoppy ale.

The Last Inn, Oswestry, Shropshire

WhoScoreWhenNotes
Bear & Ragged StaffGood03 Jan 2012 A beer of the fragrant, citrus hop genre. A bit rough round the edges and not as smooth and subtle as others but none the worse for that.

The Dispensary, Liverpool, Merseyside

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MickExcellent11 Aug 2010 Very nice,as pale as it is possible to get, hoppy with a good finish.

The County Hotel, Ashford, Kent

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ChrisEExcellent29 Jul 2010 I really enjoyed this. A distinctive amber/gold ale.
IanNot Tried11 Oct 2008

The Bull, Horton Kirby, Kent

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DubbelExceptional24 Aug 2009 Fantastic, sweet golden wonder. Every sip a hoppy joy with an impressionable lasting finish. The most popular beer of the evening amongst the regulars.

Greenwich Beer and Jazz Festival, Greenwich, Greater London

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James TExcellent09 Jul 2009

The Phoenix, Canterbury, Kent

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BrianNot Tried27 Feb 2009

The Crosse Keys, City, Central London

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IanNot Tried21 Oct 2008

The White Horse, Hedgerley, Buckinghamshire

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IanAcceptable23 Aug 2008 Tastes a bit cascadey. Decent aroma. Bit of nettle. But drinkable enough.

Salopian Oracle

4.00% ABV.

We have tried this beer 44 times.

We have given this beer an average score of Good to Excellent.

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