27/03/2010. BACK OF BEYOND, 104-108 Kings Road, READING, Berkshire, England (WETHERSPOONS)

7.1

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

On handpump at The Shoulder of Mutton, Wantage, Tuesday 24th March 2015 Clear amber with a filmy white head, superbly clear. Fruity and a little malty, a little banana toffee swirl, bitterness bites late on. Quite traditional but also quite nice. A6 A5 T7 P4 Ov13 3.5

5.8

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

Cask (handpump) @ The Hope Tap, 99-105 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, England RG1 1EP.Clear medium orange yellow colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting to diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toasted, apple. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a average duration. Body is medium to light, texture is oily, carbonation is flat. [20110427]

6.4

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask handpul at Hope Spoons Reading. Clear pale gold colour with thin off white head. Its an ok golden ale with some softish citrus hops on the end. Some sting on finish. Nothing wrong with it nothing jars. Its fine. Slightly better than average uk golden ale.

5.9

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

[Cask at the William Robert Loosley (JDW), High Wycombe] Deep gold, cream head. A bit of fruit, a hint of spice, and some grassiness. Nice full mouthfeel. It’s pleasant enough, but a bit of a mish mash - not sure Loddon quite knew where they were going with this one?

6

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

Cask at the Old Manor (JDW), Bracknell. Amber with a loose cream head; orangey malty aroma; fruity orange and malt flavours; with a lightly bitter finish. Another cracking beer from Loddon.