True Grit
Millstone in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England 🏴
Golden / Blonde Ale Regular|
Score
6.90
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A very pale and hoppy strong ale. Well hopped using Chinook hops; a mellow bitter makes way for a distinctive citrus/grapefruit aroma. The ‘big brother’ to Tiger Rut
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6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at the Queens Head, Stourbridge. Pours bright gold with a medium head. Aroma is sharp yeasty straw and lemon. Taste has slightly sharp straw with a yeasty finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Dec 2025
at 11:31
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Handpull cask at the Borough Arms, Crewe. Light gold and clear with a film of white head. Light gains aroma with notes of lemon and lime. Bittersweet taste with a grainy and slightly soapy character, with the bitterness increasing to the long finish. It's a well-crafted beer but I don't find it that engaging. Not surprised by the high rates although I don't share their enthusiasm.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Oct 2021
at 20:56
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
31/5/2019. Cask at the Cherry Tree Beer Festival, Woodbridge. Pours clear pale gold with a white head. Aroma of hops, citrus, grapefruit, malt and lemon puff biscuit. Moderate sweetness and medium bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation. Nice citrusy bittersweet finish. Good brew.
Tried
from Cask
on 31 May 2019
at 12:41
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask @ The Three Fishes, Shrewsbury. Pours the paler side of clear gold, small white head. Aroma of some fruits, pale malts. Taste brings forth citrus, grapefruit with a curious fruity hint. Soft bitterness. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Apr 2017
at 13:43
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
28th Feb 2015: cask half-pint in The Great Western, Wolverhampton. Very pale golden/straw body with a full white topping. Grapefruit and citrus aroma, taste also bitter citrus in nature.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Mar 2015
at 02:02
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at The Stockbridge Tap. Pours clear pale gold, thin white head. Aromas of lemon and soap, light orange maybe. Taste is more citrus. Light sweet malty finish. Not bad.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Dec 2014
at 09:07
6/10
Tried
on 21 Nov 2014
at 12:40
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask@The New Wheatsheaf, London. Golden colour, small white head. Aroma is zest, nectar, caramel, some toffee and mild citrus. Flavour is citrus, caramel, zest, nectar and some nice bitterness as well. Pleasantly balanced.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Jun 2013
at 10:40
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Blond colour. Aroma and taste are of sweet tropical fruit. Texture is nice, a bit creamy.
Tried
on 06 Jun 2012
at 13:47
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
A sweetly hopped pale ale, which makes for a very pleasant taste and drink.
Tried
on 13 Apr 2012
at 13:08