 evilsoc (169), Wales
May 21, 2008
Biscuity and very fruity. Apples and pears, acidic. It needs more bite. There’s not enough real dryness or real bitterness, that’s a matter of taste obvioulsy but the palate is just watery. Maybe the IPA tag is supposed to be ironic. It’s actually a nice enough summer quaffer though.
skortila (2433), Bunnik, Netherlands
Sep 28, 2008 Cask @ Bow bar, Scotland. Aroma has some malts, citric hops. Clear, copper-amber coloured with a white head. Taste is slightly sweet, just a little bitter. Has some stinky flowers and malts. Not really great.
JoeMcPhee (3815), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
Sep 20, 2008 Cask at The Market Porter. Pale golden amber with a white head. Herbal and spicy aroma, a bit of sweet Maris Otter malts but really quite rustic. Sweet orange peel/earthy hops with a kiss of light spiciness. Nice balance. Pretty typical, but still well-made.
wheresthepath (249), Buckinghamshire, England
Aug 21, 2008 Updated: Aug 22, 2008[Handpump at Eldon Arms, Reading] I grew up in Wadworth’s catchment area, and my local pubs were often Waddy’s tied houses - which was unfortunate as I really didn’t like their beers at the time. I’ve generally avoided their beers ever since. However, I’d recently had a bit of a Waddy’s epiphany, having thoroughly enjoyed a pint of 6X. So I thought I’d give one of their other beers a chance, and as I had to drive later on I chose the low-ABV Henry’s IPA. Now, this remains my brother’s favourite beer to this day, but I remembered it as being one of the worst of the Waddy’s stable - it would need an even bigger epiphany than 6X had. Despite coming in a traditional dimpled tankard, it was immediately apparent from the aroma that no epiphany would be forthcoming - there was a faint smell of sulphur and wet leaves, indicating the sort of bitter that I dislike. The aroma continued into the taste, despite the very weak and watery mouthfeel; a faint sulphur on the foretaste, some biscuit in the middle, and then something botanical afterwards. For some reason I was left feeling like I’d drunk liquid plantfeed (eg Baby Bio) even though I wouldn’t know what that tastes like. I’m trying to think of a beer to compare this to - possibly a watered-down Wells Bombadier? Overall it was much worse than I remembered, and one of the nastier bitters I’ve tried. However, bear in mind that it’s my brother’s favourite - so maybe this is one of those love it or hate it beers?
wyzzywyz22 (387), Wirral, Merseyside, England
Mar 28, 2008 Cask, Clifton, Bristol. IPA ? I don’t think so. Dull as dishwater, couldn’t finish this. Flat, insipid, bland, need I go on?
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