Cask at Vines, Nantwich – as Hydes Hopster. Pours a pale straw with a small foamy almost white head and good lacing. Not much of an aroma – just some hints of hops. In the mouth it starts off quite sweet with hints of summer fruits before sharpness and bitter undertones come through very quickly. A mix of traditional and floral hops with citrus gradually increasing until it comes to dominate. Hints of mango leadingto a sticky finish. It’s ok, but not my sort of beer at all.

Fabulous looking pale gold with a creamy white head and a grainy, citrusy aroma. Smooth and creamy with light biscuit malt and a touch of citrus bitterness

Cask @ Abel Heywood, Manchester. Golden-blonde and at session strength, it’s a hopped brew but a tad thin.