 DruncanVeasey (1612), Burbage, Leicestershire, England
Jul 11, 2008
Bottle conditioned, as M&S ’Norfolk Bitter’. Initially neat Ribena cordial aroma (BLACKCURRANT, with a whisper of strawberry), then something altogether deeper and mustier takes over. It’s fat ripe hedgerow fruit with a waft of onion and green stemmy leafiness= HOPS. It’s brazen, bulbous, very fruity, and shouting "GOLDINGS!!", and I like it. Bright ruby clarity with fine white suds dying to a slick. No surprises beyond the nose, just more berry fruit and biscuit. Tangy red bitter strangely not a million miles from the M&S ’Yorkshire Bitter’ I just saw off. Not especially arsed if it’s a decent brew, and this is. Another impressive offering from Norfolk.
bobinlondon (215), Harrow, Greater London, England
Jul 13, 2008 Gravity cask at Lord Nelson, Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk. Light copper with a small lacy head. Hop nose is reminiscent of Wherry but this has more body from the extra alcohol. Overall a really good beer, that I would have been happy to drink all afternoon.
azlondon (480), Greater London, England
Jul 1, 2008 Appearance: Light brown. Small amount of fizzy, shortlived head. Some sediments.
Aroma: Malt and some fruit and hops.
Taste: Rather bitter, some malt and citric. Bitter, unpleasant aftertaste.
Info: 500ml bottle, 22/1-2008
doubelknv3 (466), Illinois, USA
Jun 28, 2008 Tasting notes from 2004 Banbury Beer festival. Amber with medium head. Fruit, hops, and woody aroma. Citrus, biscuit, mild sweet fruit, and balancing hops. Full-bodied with dry, hop finish. Nice session bitter.
downender (1510), Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Mar 30, 2008 Cask-conditioned at the Knights Templar (JDW), Bristol 30/3/08. Deep amber coloured with a decent white head. Aroma of red fruit and grassy hops. Malty flavour with some citrus fruit and a touch of caramel. Good.
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