Old Golden Hen (Cask)
(Batch of Old Golden Hen)
Morland in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England 🏴
Golden / Blonde Ale Regular|
Score
6.12
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Alengrin (11609) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 6 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
The ‘golden ale’ counterpart to Morland’s Old Speckled Hen, one of those famous old-timey English pale ales, launched in 1979 for a car factory and now – like this one – produced by Greene King’s. Tapped at Ma Cameron’s, the oldest pub in Aberdeen and a lovely place in my experience. Snow white, creamy, dense, tiny-bubble, medium sized head on a practically clear, deep golden robe with pale orangey tinge. Aroma of pronounced melting butter (diacetyl), barley porridge, pear peel, apple blossom, raw sweet potato, moist white pepper, plaster, wood glue and a whiff of damp cellar in the background. Restrainedly fruity onset, some green banana, unripe peach and vague persimmon, soft effervescence with very slick and creamy, ‘buttery’ body, the diacetyl effect continuing in the mouth but not unpleasantly so – at least if you can appreciate its presence in these British cask ales. Cereally finish gently yet efficiently bittered by floral and grassy hops, not harshly so, but enough to be quenching. Stereotypical and straightforward golden ale doing what it is intended for – an easy drinker of humble but pleasant flavours.
reidyboy (3578) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 2 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
[May 2022] Certainly looks the part, clear and golden with a creamy white head and slightly floral hoppy nose. Creamy, floral, hoppy and nicely bitter, with a slightly fruity light malt backbone
Downender (11275) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Albion, Portishead 25/10/2023. Golden in colour, with a moderately-sized, white, head. Leafy hops, a touch of apricot and tangerine fruit, yeasty edge, light malts and a moderately bitter finish. Fine.
Holmen2 (8836) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 2 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
From cask at The Marlboro Arms, London, with Terje 23.03.23. Clear dsek golden. Dense and persistent white head and lacing. Served a bit too cold. Decent aroma and taste of sweet malt, caramel, Curaçao orange peel. Some bitterness is lingering on.
RuneBlix (26316) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 4 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Half pint, cask at Greene King Beer Cafe. Shared with Finn. Bubbly white head, bright warm golden, dotted spots on the glass. Aroma of herbal hops. Blended taste of leafy hops and a vibe of biscuit. Clean leafy hop bitterness to the ending. Nice. (Bury St Edmunds 12.11.2021).
Finn (18112) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Delt med Rune. Gylden. Middels høyt luftig skum som etterlater litt lacing. Lett sitrusaroma. Smaken plommer & fersken. Tørr avslutning. Balansert.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 5 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6
14/8/2020. Cask at the Hill House, Happisburgh. Pours dark golden with a small bubbly white head. Aroma of straw, fruit, hops, touch of herbs and spiced orange. Medium sweetness and moderate bitterness. Moderate body, oily texture, soft carbonation. Light spicy finish. Not the worst GK experience.
SHIG (13882) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 7 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6
Cask: Poured a golden with white head. Aroma is nice galaxy hops. Taste is nice smooth light hops. Very refreshing.
DavrosIX (1291) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4.5
Pint of cask while waiting for a train. A strong flavour of maize and some dankness coming through. I really didn't enjoy this and left a third of the pint as I really couldn't be bothered to finish it. Which was a bit of a waste of money, but reminds me why I avoid train station pubs.
jimgreen (21510) reviewed Old Golden Hen (Cask) from Morland 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Cask at the Fieldhouse, Solihull. Poured a crystal clear light amber with a frothy white head. The aroma is malt, yeast, light woody hop. The flavour is moderate to light bitter with a light malt, floral hop bitter palate. Medium to light bodied with soft carbonation.