[Cash handpull at Back of Beyond, Reading] Rather tired looking gold colour with a minimal white head. As fruity as you’d expect from Badger. A vague sulphur taste which reminded me of Wells Bombadier and some tired dusty hops completed what for me was a disappointing brew. I remember being unimpressed with this in the past, so it’s not just a one-off. I don’t understand why this is the flagship Badger ale, when they make much better beers - Golden Glory and Hopping Hare are far better!

Hazy pale amber beer with a nice tight white head. The aroma is quite light here. A bit of salty/briny character over a soft Maris Otter malt base. Fairly herbal with a prominent earthy/mushroomy character. Fuggles hoppiness and a moderately bitter finish. Lightly chewy and resiny. Unique brew.

Somewhere in Horsham. Headless red amber stillness. Resiny hopsack snout with berry fruit. Green and red. Marzipan showing at 5%. Biscuit and oaty afters. A bit astringent and tired, but smells great. Watery strawberryish fruit and yeast, but mostly marzipan. Probably a much better beer in decent condition.

Handpulled cask at JDW Stanmore. Amber with a good off-white head. Malty with a faint hoppiness. This is a shadow of the beer I tried in the early 1980’s. What has gone wrong?

Cask at Prince Edward - Bayswater. Clear amber colour with small creamy off-white mostly lasting head. Fruity aroma. Sweet bitter flavor and finish.