berkshirejohn (10223) reviewed Railway Porter from Bond Brews 10 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Cask at the Rose & Crown, Sandhurst. An impressive opaque black looking pour with a loose beige head, but holding it too the light reveals a magnificent copper colour with a cherry red glint - one of the best looking beers I’ve come across; the aroma has well roasted malts and a hint of coffee; the body seems a little thin, but is rich with well roasted malts and is treacly but not too sweet, with some milk chocolate thrown in as well; the finish is dry with lingering toast. Could do with a touch more weight, but otherwise a great porter.
MusingAnorak (11819) ticked Railway Porter from Bond Brews 10 years ago
berkshirejohn (10223) reviewed Best Of British from Bond Brews 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Cask at the Tally Ho, Eversley. A deep golden amber pour with a loose cream head; simple malty aroma; rich caramel malt taste, nicely balanced by some English hops. A straightforward, tradition, but satisfying bitter. An excellent first attempt from this new brewery.
berkshirejohn (10223) reviewed Goldi-Hops from Bond Brews 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask at the Bell, Waltham St Lawrence. Golden amber with a scummy looking head; malty aroma; thin with some sweet malts and a reasonable bitterness with a touch of spice; but a rather watery finish. A rather basic pale ale, but it’s always good to find a new brewery - especially when it’s on your doorstep.