[Cask at the Bootleggers, High Wycombe] I’m always glad to try a new Rebellion, as whilst not outstanding, it’s rare that they turn out anything bad either - their output is pretty consistant. This one pours amber with a large white head. It has the full, fruity malt flavours backed up with citrus hints that seem to characterise so many Rebellion monthly specials (I’m not sure they really vary the recipe too much...). Like almost all Rebellion beers, it’s tasty, easy to drink and goes down a treat, but once again there’s nothing to make it stand out in my memory.

Cask at the Monks Retreat (JDW), Reading. Amber with a dense cream head; grapefruit aroma; sharp bitter grapefruit flavour, becoming slightly sweeter. Tart and fruity. Excellent.