20/04/2018. GRAPES, 60 Roscoe Street, LIVERPOOL, Merseyside, England

7.5

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

Cask at Pied Bull, Chester (brewery tap). Pours golden amber with a small off-white head and good lacing. There’s malts and floral hops in the aroma. In the mouth the overall effect fluctuates between slightly sweet and somewhat ibtter. At the start the main flavours are marmalade, autumn fruits and malts, After a while traditional hops come through along with hints of citrus and pine. Finish is dry and sticky – a strong hoppy taste left in the mouth (which is good). This is decent, but it seems to be unsure of it’s identity. We call it a golden ale, the pump clip called it a pale, Fat Phil said it was a bitter, and I would call it an ISA as it’s really very hoppy. I’m starting to wonder if they haven’t altered this beer …

5.8

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5

Cask at the Crown, Nantwich, 23/03/19. Clear golden with a well presented white head. Nose is pale malts, straw, grains, light citric peel. Taste comprises toasted grains, lemon rind, faint bitterness, straw, twiggy notes, light fruit esters. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close. Average golde affair.

5.9

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Pours an almost clear golden colour with a small foamy off white head. Light aroma, a little malt and a touch of fruit but underwhelming. A light malt taste some nutty flavours with a moderate hop bitterness.

5

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5

Cask (handpump) @ Crafty Crow, 102 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire England NG1 6EB. [ As Pied Bull Bull’s Hit ].Unclear - hazy matt medium yellow orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, sour malt, light to moderate yeasty. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration, fruity, sour milk, nutty. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is flat. [20141012]

5.9

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5

Cask at the Pied Bull; clear golden amber pour with a creamy white head, aroma has roasted malt and candied fruits, taste has malt action along with some stewed fruits, light vegetation, ok.

5.4

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Dark golden colour. Flavour is a bit nutty and has some boiled vegetables. Smooth and creamy texture.

5.6

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5.5

Cask @ Pied Bull, Chester. Clear golden with a small head. Managed to order this without swearing as well! Has a light malt character in a slightly less than medium body. Excellent session stuff.

6.8

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

cask at pied bull ... amber ... creamt white head ... soft sweet florsl orange jnose ... oily bitter fruits ... soft orange ... light passion fruit ... long long light drying bitter