02 Jun, 2011
Oakham Ales Scarlet Macaw — The Market Porter, Borough, London
Posted by: Brad In: Uncategorized
A very hoppy, pleasant but not particularly distinctive ale 4.4% [3/5]
Next to try is this offering from the Titanic Brewery. A 4.8% mild which is
very smooth and very errr mild. Not bad at all. Creamy and subtle. Well worth a go. Couldn't drink too many but it's lovely all the same [3/5].
very smooth and very errr mild. Not bad at all. Creamy and subtle. Well worth a go. Couldn't drink too many but it's lovely all the same [3/5].
02 Jun, 2011
Red Squirrel London Porter — The Six Templars, Hertford
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I'm back in Hertford tonight and have just found out that the Six Templars had a Red Squirrel Ale Festival on and that I missed it. Never mind. This London Porter is amazing. It's 5.0% and very creamy and subtly chocolatey. It really does hit the spot. I'd drink this always if I could. It is in cracking nick too. They certainly know how to keep their ales in this place. [4/5].
01 Jun, 2011
Tring Brewery, Colley’s Dog — The Old Barge, Hertford
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This ruby ale is quite ordinary. Nothing special to say other than I love this pub but not this pint. [1/5].
01 Jun, 2011
Lymestone Brewery Stone The Crows — The Six Templars, Hertford
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This ale is pretty odd. It’s sharp but very dark. It’s quite bitter and the Guinness looking offering just confused me a bit. I don’t really know if I like or not. More towards the not.
This is far superior to Speckled Hen and I love it. It’s a really good bottle which is best at a little under room temperature. 6.5% with a lovely raisin malty finish. Brewed locally in Bury St Edmunds. Love it. [5/5]
This bottle of ale comes courtesy of Brad from his recent trip to Hong Kong. It genuinely is made with red rice and is 7%. This is a really nice bottle of ale. Smooth and a bit like a Greene King Abbott. It’s almost the perfect bottle. It’s just a shame I only
have one and little chance of getting any more. . [5/5] 
have one and little chance of getting any more. . [5/5]
Review to follow
This ale pops up everywhere these days. Brad loves it. I think it is too hoppy. Nice to have it in a branded glass! [3/5] from me.
Strong, bitter and plenty of flavour. 6% [4/5]
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