RateBeer

Nethergate April Fool


 Percentile 

Requires
more ratings

Brewed by Nethergate
Style: Bitter

Sudbury, England

bottling
unknown

on tap
unknown

distribution
unknown

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
73/5.02.95/5.0Special4.1%0English pint
Commercial Description:
Cask; Special - March/April 2008.
Tan in colour with reddish hues, this springtime best bitter is simply oozing with floral aromas and a fresh bitterness. You would be a fool to miss this one!
Hops used: Northern Brewer, Willamette
 bobinlondon (842), Harrow, Greater London, England
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/56/103/512/20
Dec 27, 2008  
Late rate from Spoons spring fest. Handpulled cask at the Crosse Keys. Amber with a white head. Copper wih an off white head. A good solid bitter without any outstanding features.


 Finn (1510), Tromsø, Norway
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
May 12, 2008  
Cask at The Fox and Anchor, Smithfield 28 Apr 08. Unclear. Amber colored. A small creamy head. Modest aroma of apricot. Fruity flavor with prunes in the foreground. Fruity bitter finish. Well rounded.


 leaparsons (4737), Leicester, Leicestershire, England
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/104/512/20
Apr 26, 2008  
Cask, The Highcross, Leicester. Amber with a white foam. Aromas are biscuit malts with kentish hops. Spicy, dry and yeasty. Flavours are dry and yeasty with light toffee and chocolate malts. Some citrus and prickly pine hops. Long bitter finish.


 imdownthepub (5145), Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/103/510/20
Apr 11, 2008  
Cask conditioned at a Wetherspoons. Amber colour with no head. I appreciate that this had been kept with the normal Spoons lack of attention, but these breweries will continue to risk it. Flat with a background toasted & vanilla note in the malt. Sweetish, really no better than ordinary.


 Magicdave6 (5513), London, Greater London, England
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Apr 9, 2008  
Cask in the counting house. Aroma is fruity and floural, some sweetish malt character comign through. Taste is richer than expected, but very nice and juicey. A hottie foresure.


 harrisoni (6800), Ashford, Kent, England
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Apr 1, 2008  
Cask handpull at Willow Walk ’Sporks. Copper colour with a slight haze and thin beige head. Slightly sweet juicy bitter, with earthy hop. Rather a good fruity/floral/juicy bitter. I like it, good solid 4.1% bitter.


 chriso (4796), London, Greater London, England
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Apr 1, 2008  
Cask (handpump) at the Knights Templar (JDW), Chancery Lane, London. Amber colour with a loose white head. Very slightly hazy. The US hops are evident in the aroma but are very subtle. Some flowery hop notes in the flavour but, again, quite subdued. Mouthfeel is mellow and smooth, with a light herbal bitterness. A decent beer but could use a bit more punch. I like the US hops but would have preferred a rather bolder deployment. Perhaps the Stone beer coming from Shepherd Neame has temporarily conditioned my palate in this respect.



CONSIDER FREE RATEBEER MEMBERSHIP



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

SIGN UP NOW »


About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC