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Bottle courtesy of Jonas, cheers Jonas! and consumed in the company of Jude, Loz and Isobel as we were cooking a Thai Red Curry, had this 15th October 2025. I never realised that these Tilmans Pale ales were actually an ongoing series, completely missed out on this collecting game. Pours dark/warm gold in colour edging towards light amber with a mid sized white head. Nice mouthfeel, decent carbonation, they're a rustic edge to this, it's a touch fruity, but otherwise I'm left a little bit underwhelmed for the second beer on the bounce tonight.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Oct 2025 at 18:30

Fin (18601) reviewed

Ypra Hoppy Tripel from Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste (Bockor)

8 months ago

6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6

Can picked up from Delhaize in Ypres, Belgium and consumed in the company of Jude, Loz and Isobel as we were cooking a Thai Red Curry Wednesday 15th October 2025. Pours warm gold in colour with a large white head, there's the slightest haze. Lightly citrussy, sweet, there's a little bit of Belgian yeastiness, the alcohol has an oomph. It's fine but I was underwhelmed and despite the appearance which was good it was disappointing.

Tried from Can on 15 Oct 2025 at 17:45

Fin (18601) reviewed

anders! (Mosaic, Citra & Amarillo) from Orca Brau

8 months ago

6.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 6

Bottle picked up from Getränke Fachmarkt last week, in fact the owner gave me this beer gratis. Had this 15th October 2025 in the company of Jude, Loz and Isobel as we were cooking a Thai Red Curry. Pours gold colour with a mid sized white head with a slight haze. The aroma is fruity with a light citrus streak, good bittersweet balance and leaning towards dryness towards the end.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Oct 2025 at 17:00

Fin (18601) reviewed

American Pale from Thornbridge Brewery

8 months ago

8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8

Had this 15th October 2025 in the company of Jude at Hereford Beer House, Hereford. Pours hazy warm gold/light amber with excellent mid/large foamy head. Quite crisp, fresh, clean, nice fruity bite and a great bitterness. This is a very more'ish' beer, I loved it immediately and wished I'd of picked some up from Thornbridge the other day

Tried from Bottle from Hereford Beer House on 15 Oct 2025 at 14:15

Fin (18601) reviewed

Plum Porter - Grand Reserve from Titanic Brewery (UK)

8 months ago

7.9/10 — Appearance 9 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8

On tap (cask) at the Banker's Vaults, Monday 13th October 2025 in the company of Keef Mullin his son Carl and my dad. Pours deep, dark brown chestnut maybe darker actually this is really deep brown with a lovely creamy textured off white head, this really is a looker and poured close to perfection. There is a glint of red as I lift it towards the light. Big fruitiness, clearly plum but rich and very full in the mouth, lots of malt, this is so much better than expected and yet I knew from what's Keef and Carl said it's good and in cracking form.

Tried from Cask on 13 Oct 2025 at 12:50

Fin (18601) reviewed

Jubilee IPA from Black Country Ales

8 months ago

7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

On tap (cask) at the Orange Tree, Hereford, Wednesday 15th October 2025 after a train journey down from my dad's, Derby today. Pours dark gold/light amber with a large creamy textured white head. Nicely bitter, but with a good fruity edge throughout and some solid rustic hoppiness, it describes itself as a light English IPA. I like it, nice beer.

Tried from Cask at The Orange Tree on 15 Oct 2025 at 12:15

Fin updated a venue: Gordon Bennetts Bar located in Hereford, England
8 months ago

Fin updated a venue: The Orange Tree located in Hereford, England
8 months ago

Fin updated a venue: The Smithfield Alehouse located in Derby, England
8 months ago