Svesse (1676), Hässelby, Sweden Aug 24, 2008 (Cask at GBBF, London, 7 Aug 2008) Golden colour with frothy, white head. Fruity, grassy nose with citrus. Fruity taste with grass and citrus, leading to a grassy, rather bitter finish. Solid malt foundation with balanced sweetness. Nice one. Skinnyviking (2624), Copenhagen, Denmark Aug 17, 2008 Cask. Hig lasting off-white head. Clear dark golden body. Mild grassy hops aroma. Mild honey fruity flavor with low carbonation and a long sweet aftertaste. Ethereal (880), London, Greater London, England Aug 3, 2008 Cask at the Magpie & Crown, Brentford, 2nd Aug 2008 with tashi. Clear amber with little carbonation. Grassy, slightly fruity hop aroma which is mirrored by a fruity, balanced flavour and a good finish. A highly drinkable bitter. hughie (2194), Bedford, Bedfordshire, England Jun 22, 2008 Clear gold with a white head. Sweet caramel aroma and taste. Smooth, oily mouthfeel. Some bitterness. Really rather one dimensional, but quite enjoyable all the same. harrisoni (5121), Ashford, Kent, England Jan 28, 2008 Cask handpull at Coastguard, St Margarets. Fruity strong pale ale. Really quite good. Some toffee, some moderate hop on end. A traditional pale ale.
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