The Fursty Ferret
Badger Brewery (Hall & Woodhouse) in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
5.87
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Named in honour of the inquisitive and extremely “fursty” ferrets of the Gribble Inn, a celebrated golden brown ale, full of character.
At the heart of many a countryside village can be found an inn. A place where locals go to relax after a long day. At one such inn, rumour has it that inquisitive ferrets would sneak to the back door to cheekily sample the local brew. A sweet nutty palate, hoppy aroma and a hint of Seville oranges, give this tawny amber ale its distinctive personality. Recommended with smooth and creamy West Country Cheddar or indulgent pork pies and mustard.
At the heart of many a countryside village can be found an inn. A place where locals go to relax after a long day. At one such inn, rumour has it that inquisitive ferrets would sneak to the back door to cheekily sample the local brew. A sweet nutty palate, hoppy aroma and a hint of Seville oranges, give this tawny amber ale its distinctive personality. Recommended with smooth and creamy West Country Cheddar or indulgent pork pies and mustard.
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6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
From cask at Monkey Puzzle, Paddington, with AL 01.03.26. Dark golden amber. Fine aroma and taste of medium roasted malt, biscuit, toffee.
Tried
from Cask
at
Monkey Puzzle (Hall & Woodhouse)
on 01 Mar 2026
at 17:18
6.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Half pint on cask at the Old Ship Aground.
Medium creamy white head. Clear golden pour. Light bitterness
Medium creamy white head. Clear golden pour. Light bitterness
Tried
from Cask
at
Old Ship Aground (Marstons)
on 05 Feb 2026
at 17:08
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
I’ve been trying to hunt this down and finally found it at the Iing’s Head in Poole. I can confirm that this is a solid ale if your ferret needs a drink.
Tried
from Cask
at
The King's Head (Hall & Woodhouse)
on 28 Dec 2025
at 14:26
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Half from the cask at Goffs Manor, Crawley. Pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of fruits, hops & biscuit malt. Moderate body. Sweet light bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Oct 2025
at 11:00
8.8/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 9
500ml bottle from Waitrose, in Bath, England. Pours a crystal clear orange-bronze color with a thick beige head and excellent retention. Great lacing too. Light hoppy aroma. Mellow caramel malt flavor with very faint hoppy notes in the finish. Sweeter and more flavorful than any bitters I had on tap in England. A nice, mellow, flavorful, easy drinking beer. Medium body. Low carbonation. Low bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations)
on 12 Sep 2025
at 22:25
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Lovely clear amber with a tan head. Toasted malt, bright fruity notes, a bit of spicy cracked pepper. Well-balanced. Medium bodied. Finish has more of the same. Drinks real nicely.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Jul 2025
at 19:45
6/10
Tried
from Cask
on 23 Jun 2025
at 20:38
6/10
Light, sweet and malty, softly bitter, not bad.
Tried
on 13 Jun 2025
at 15:33
5/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jun 2025
at 00:40
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Draught at Pikkulintu Ruttopuisto, Helsinki.
Poured deep amber in color.
Got sone caramel, some bisquity notes and nutty character. Fairly dry finish.
Poured deep amber in color.
Got sone caramel, some bisquity notes and nutty character. Fairly dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
at
Olutravintola Pikkulintu (Ruttopuisto)
on 08 Jun 2025
at 04:00