Timothy Taylor Landlord (Cask)

Brewed by Timothy Taylor
Style: Bitter
Keighley, England

Not in the best condition but it was St Patricks day . Was a bit underwhelmed by this of cask.Not as hoppy or aromatic as ive heard.Ive liked the bottled version since first sample six years ago.Still pretty good despite these flaws.

(pint from handpump at the Cock Inn in Diss, Norfolk) Appearance was of medium golden with a good murky white head. Smell wasn’t too powerful but a hint of malt and nice hops. Feels well balanced in the mouth, not overly smooth but full with a good lingering aftertaste. Tastes of floral hops with a delicate sweetness, and a bitterness that isn’t overbearing. A somehow refreshingl, delicate, but full pint. In many pubs and actually one of the better bitters for it’s ABV out there. Usually first port of call if there is nothing else special. Very nice.

Nice golden/amber coloured body with a tannish head. Aroma of fresh hops, a bit of malt and a light amount of sweet caramel. Light-bodied; Very mild flavour with some malt and hops coming through, as well as some alcohol. Aftertaste shows light hops, flowers and a tiny bit of alcohol. Overall, a pretty good bitter - light, but showing good character. I sampled this beer on draught purchased at the York in Islington, London, England on 30-November-2008.

Handpulled cask all over the place but never better than in a tied house local to the brewery. The Boltmakers Arms in Keighley is particularly good. Orangy brown with an off white head. Very distinctive flavour which has remained pretty constant over the years. Good citic hop notes from the styrian goldings. This characturistic was virtually unique to this brewer for decades. Excellent balance with juicy malt base combine to leaving you wanting more. A number of newer brewers have bettered this beer, but will they stand the test of time?

From cask at Cloisters. Pours slight cloudy orange with a small white head. Aroma is light caramel malty. First flavour impression on the tip of the tongue is sweet. Followed by a more fruity impression and ending medium dry and bitter. Dry yet also slight fruity finish.

This is an all round nice drink. Nose of biscuit with a lemony elderflower hop presence. Brilliant

Cask Conditioned at Woodin’s Shades, London
Golden color. Like the Emerards Equinox tasted side to side, it has a light apple aroma. But this one at least has a normal body strength and some caramel flavor. Correct bitterness. Quite refreshing.

Heaven in a glass when looked after. Very widespread in UK, which has led to variable pints. This is fairly hoppy. Dark amber colour with a nice head lacing the glass. Floral.