I’ve always steered clear of Discovery when I’ve been in a Fullers pub. Obvious reasons are usually the alternatives – one being ESB – but also my ale snobbery makes me not want to drink something that looks like lager.

Discovery is a Blonde ale head-lining simply as ‘Refreshing’.

Bottle notes tell us ‘…this superb premium blonde beer is the perfect combination of unbeatable flavour and refreshment’. Also, it has ‘… a unique blend of malted barley and wheat for a delicious malty taste bursting with rich, biscuity flavours’.

The ale is made with Liberty hops which give the ale a ‘… zesty character and fruity bite’ and Saaz hops which add ‘… gentle bitterness for a clean, refreshing finish’.

That’s a lot of bottle notes ! But the verdict?

This 4.5% Blonde ale certainly is refreshing – and was necked in next to no time. In fairness I have been pruning trees with a not so sharp saw – so I needed it – but it really is refreshing. It’s subtly malty and a nice hint of bitterness. Very enjoyable – and spot on for a sunny day in the garden.

I’d give this a 3.5 out of 5. Nice bottle indeed.