 HogTownHarry (3267), Toronto (Harbourfront), Ontario, Canada
Sep 22, 2008 on cask @ Wenlock Arms (London). I walked in, checked the badges, and "HOPHEAD" seemed picked out in neon - hel-LO! Slightly hazy light gold pour with an average creamy white lasting head. Very light aroma, but solidly herbal-hoppy backed by slightly sweet oily grain malt. The taste - the same, even more bitter than I expected, and decently acidic - it went down very smoothly; and quickly. The mouthfeel was oily and a touch light, moderately astringent over a soft, verly lightly carbonated base - the herbal hoppiness carries through into a welcome linger - this really takes its time finishing.
MiP (6017), Flensburg, Germany
Sep 8, 2008 Cask, 4.8% at GBBF08. Weak hop aroma. Almost clear golden colour. Small stable white head. OK grassy hop flavour. The bitterness is a little rough. Not that hoppy, and not that good.
SaintMatty (515), Tallinn, Estonia
Sep 5, 2008 Cask (Guide Dog,Southampton) - Golden in colour. An incredibly enticing hoppy aroma with some grapefruit notes and a twist of lemon. Bitter and hoppy taste with tangy grapefruit and a lovely hoppy finish. Excellent, so much flavour for the strength. A superb beer.
Skinnyviking (2720), Copenhagen, Denmark
Aug 17, 2008 Cask. Medium high white lasting fluffy head. Hazy yellow body. Mild and sweet fruity aroma. Dry hoppy flavor with low carbonation and a long bitter afrtertastdse.
bman1986 (90), Broadstairs, Kent, England
Aug 16, 2008 Cask at The Butchers Arms, Herne: Clear golden yellow looking pint. Floral aroma with a little hop and citrus. This must be one of the most refreshing beers there is, so light and hoppy. Just a stunning beer really.
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