Tried this on draft at the brewpub during a far too short visit on vacation. The brewer intentionally seeks to give the beer an ’English’ feel and succeeds magnificently. This was bitter, complex and refreshing and will be a ’must’ on my next trip.

On cask: Cloudy copper color. No head although a big head isn’t really expected from a cask beer. Light malt, yeasty aroma with very faint hops. Light aroma of green apples. Very smooth flavor. Malty with very faint caramel flavor. Mild bitterness. Medium body. Lightly creamy. Very drinkable. Tasty, well-balanced bitter.

Tasting Notes from Fall 2000: Pleasant, traditional bitter with good malt signature

Dark red hue, hoppy flavor, mild nose with dark fruit and some nuts. Decent beer, not a regular bitter but still good. Fresh hops abound.

Cask at the brewpub. Poured a clear reddish-orange color. Head was bubbly and white with good retention and lacing. Distinct aromas of malty caramel and graham cracker. Flavor was similar. Pretty good English style bitter.