Average pint of old school bitter out in the wilderness at Anchor, Anchor - arguably the highest pub in Shropshire (some claim differently)

25th April 2012: Hand pulled pint in ‘The White Lion’ a well respected ‘Real Ale’ outlet in Wellington, Shropshire. I’ve had this at the brew-pub in Bishops Castle a few times but never rated/reviewed it before. Slight haze to this yellow/golden brew (every time) and always a thin off-white head on top. No huge nose here: mild mix of both spicy and citrusy hops, wood and malted biscuits. The taste is also a mixed bag: malts with semi-bittering hops as the mouth dries. Nutty, woody and pleasant throughout (which is why I’ve had it so often). Medium body strength and depth, a nice blend and well worth finding.

Cask@Reading Beer Festival 2012. Yellowish golden colour, small head. Aroma is fruity, floral ,caramelly and nectary along with mild nutty notes. Flavour is very similar. Resfreshing and quite pleasantly balanced.

Cask (handpump) @ Wellington (formerly Cask & Cutler), Sheffield, Bedfordshire England S3 8GG.Clear medium yellow orange color with a average, frothy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white to white head. Aroma is light to moderate malty, old malt, sour soks or weet kithen cloth. Flavor is moderate sweet and light bitter with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is flat. (270708)