The Blandford Fly
Badger Brewery (Hall & Woodhouse) in Blandford St Mary, Dorset, England 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
5.41
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Don’t just take our word for it, ask any fisherman and they’ll attest – it’s not only the trickle of trout that bites on the tranquil River Stour at Blandford.
Should you wade these waters on a warm summer’s night, beware the infamous Blandford Fly, whose bothersome bite can only be soothed with a spicy slice of fresh ginger.
A uniquely sweet and spicy golden ale with a refreshingly different ginger taste, offset with hints of sweet toffee.
Should you wade these waters on a warm summer’s night, beware the infamous Blandford Fly, whose bothersome bite can only be soothed with a spicy slice of fresh ginger.
A uniquely sweet and spicy golden ale with a refreshingly different ginger taste, offset with hints of sweet toffee.
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5.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
50 cl bottle also with the label Blandford Flyer. Thin white head. Clear golden pour. Not a fan of ginger. Not a beer I will drink again.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Dec 2011
at 09:18
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Unless there’s an entry missing, the bottle I have is clearly called "Blandford FlyER’ Shortlived transparent head over clear pale orange beer. Very spicy yeast, peppery and rosemary-like, ginger; bit X-mas ale-like (which it probably is, seen the decoration of the label?) Ginger very dominant in the taste, but still some good malts behind. Not too sweet, and a very peppery finish. Not bad, but maybe a bit tiring after a while, despite its "refreshing" aim. Sharpness of the ginger masks the chronic undercarbonation a bit; light body. Not one to drink full pints of. Still, nice try.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Dec 2011
at 11:09
4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Clear amber with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and spicy - ginger. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Sweet finish. 181011
Tried
on 19 Oct 2011
at 02:21
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Unusual supermarket bottle, one of the best from Waitrose. Ginger is evident and other spices. Nice beer more sweet than bitter
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Oct 2011
at 00:51
4.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Bottle. Clear amber with small off-white head. Aroma is malt, sweet and ginger. Flavour is also malt, sweet, spices, ginger, hops, watery, little caramel and a little bitter.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Sep 2011
at 07:55
3.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 3
Flavor 2
Texture 6
Overall 2
Bottle 500ml @ Hotel room, Radisson Blu Aarhus
Pours clear dark golden with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of soap, ginger, black pepper and spices. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter and a long ginger taste. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Pours clear dark golden with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of soap, ginger, black pepper and spices. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter and a long ginger taste. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Aug 2011
at 08:33
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
15th August 2007
Warning! Early amateur rating! Unusal ale. The ginger is noticeable but there are also what I can only describe as Fishermans Friend flavours as well. Different!
Warning! Early amateur rating! Unusal ale. The ginger is noticeable but there are also what I can only describe as Fishermans Friend flavours as well. Different!
Tried
from Can
on 04 Jan 2011
at 14:29
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
bottle from Waitrose Sidmouth. Clear golden colour, small head. Spicy ginger nose. Malty base witha spicy ginger character, not overpowering the beer flavours. Slightly hoppy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Nov 2010
at 01:25
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Can@Home. Light amber with small ofwhite head. Aroma is malt, light caramel and lots of ginger. Taste is rather sweet with caramel and sweet ginger, nice long aftertaste
Tried
from Can
on 23 Oct 2010
at 03:09
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Medium white head. Amber body with carbonation. Soapy spicy ginger aroma with cedar wood notes. Dry-sweetish cedar wood and ginger taste with cinnamon and dried fruit notes. Hot mouthfeel. Light body. Dry hot strawy sun-heated cedar wood aftertaste. Fairly intense ginger, but not bad. Still, difficult to drink this fast. (0.5l bottle, Sainsbury’s, London.)
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Oct 2010
at 12:40