Old Session Hen
Morland in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England 🏴
Golden / Blonde Ale Regular|
Score
6.09
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A light and refreshing ale crafted with Harlequin hops for a hint of tropical fruit on the nose, and Cascade hops for the perfect balance of bitterness. All rounded off with a crisp clean finish.
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6/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Jul 2026
at 17:24
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5
Texture 5
Overall 5.5
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Jul 2026
at 17:23
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 5
Overall 5.5
11/7/2026. Bottle at the ITFC England WCQF beer share. From Sainsbury Warren Heath. Pours well. Sweet, buttery, citrusy. Clammy sweet taste. Not great, but drinkable, and better than expected to be fair.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Sainsbury's (Various locations)
on 11 Jul 2026
at 17:14
5.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 7
Overall 5.5
Botte at home, thanks to MND, 31/01/2026.
Clear golden topped with a moderate white cap.
Nose is pale malts, straw, grains, biscuit, herb.
Taste comprises stewed fruit, trace of honey, grains, herb, floral whisper.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Bland and boring ... but I knew that!
Clear golden topped with a moderate white cap.
Nose is pale malts, straw, grains, biscuit, herb.
Taste comprises stewed fruit, trace of honey, grains, herb, floral whisper.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Bland and boring ... but I knew that!
Tried
on 31 Jan 2026
at 12:10
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Loose white head left a creamy top on a slowly carbonating golden coloured body.
1970s traditional Bitter aroma.
Medium bodied, nicely carbonated with a clean back.
Pale malt, biscuit, caramel & citrus tastes with a zesty bitter finish.
Not bad - nicely balanced & refreshing.
1970s traditional Bitter aroma.
Medium bodied, nicely carbonated with a clean back.
Pale malt, biscuit, caramel & citrus tastes with a zesty bitter finish.
Not bad - nicely balanced & refreshing.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Dec 2025
at 18:01
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
'Hen' is a 400 year old Scottish term for a lady, more widely known in the term 'hen party'. Probably not one you want too much at a party, it's a little dull for that but a quieter session then it's not bad, with a more dominant hop than malt billing, both are evident. There's a mid-bitterness attached to this traditional styled beer.
Tried
from Bottle
from
B&M Bargains U.K Chain
on 29 Aug 2025
at 18:38
4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
Can from Lidl. Sweet nose. Clear gold. Thin. Just enough going for it to make it drinkable.
Tried
from Can
on 19 Jul 2025
at 16:57
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle at home in Hackney - picked up from the local big Tesco. Pours crystal clear pale gold with a foamy, white head. Light sweet flavour, some pale bread, dough, grass, cabbage, hay, grain. Light bodied with average carbonation. OK balance to finish, more doughy biscuits, bitter straw. Has that pasteurised vibe about it, some cabbage. Is what it is. Drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Nov 2024
at 20:51
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
500ml bottle from Morrisons. Poured a crystal clear golden colour with a mostly lasting frothy white head. The aroma is malt, woody hops. The flavour is moderate bitter with a light, fresh, somewhat smooth, light toffee, malt, light herbal, woody hop bitter palate and a lingering bitter finish. Medium to light bodied with average to soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Sep 2024
at 21:41
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
16 Aug 24
Tried
from Bottle
from
Morrisons Supermarket (Various locations)
on 16 Aug 2024
at 13:12