18/05/2008. BAG OF NAILS, 141 St. Georges Road, Hotwells, BRISTOL, Bristol, England (FREE HOUSE)

6.3

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Cask at Bow bar ... golden yellow ... thin white head ... soft lemon hop nose ... wishy washy light fruit hop ...

7

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask-conditioned at the Bag O’Nails, Bristol 20/5/08. Deep, clear gold in colour with a decent, white head. Aroma of elderflowers and grapefruit. with a touch of sweet malt. Hoppy flavours, with some citrus fruit and pepper leading to a decent dry finish. Very good.

6.6

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at Fannies Ale and Cider House, Saltaire, West Yorks’ 04-05-07. Poured warm golden colour with white busy head. Hops and Grapefruit dominated the aroma and were most noticeable in taste dept’. I marginally preferred the Durham White Velvet that I tried alongside this, but this was very drinkable.

6.5

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask gravity at Reading BF 2007. Pale copper/gold with bubbly off white head. Very hoppy aroma, dry spice. Very citrusy. Very very dry (or was that the dust?) Bit floral, but v. drinkable.