Great Western Maiden Voyage

Cask-conditioned at the Rising Sun, Frampton Cotterell, S Gloucs 5/3/08. This was the first commercial brew from this new supplier. Deep copper coloured with a moderate white head that left plenty of lacing. Aroma of red fruit and savoury malt. The flavour was pretty bitter, with some chewy malt and an earthy hop finish. Ok.

Cask conditioned - gravity dispense - Leicester BF. A golden orange coloured beer. The aroma has some apply notes and some boozy fruit. The taste has some hops but there’s a sweet fruity winey note. Some harsh off-putting fruits. Not for me.