Beers Of The Beano - Saturday 01 February 2025
The 07:00 bus with a very pleasant driver in to Newport for a much needed Saturday Beano. Costa to start.
Getting light in the mornings now
Post Cappuccino and Bacon Roll it was on to The John Wallace Linton, where there were projector screens all over. For the Riugby no doubt.
Just after they opened.
Welsh Pale was the first, no picture but it’s in the following video.
Then the cask version of Citra came on. Very positive.
£1.69 a Pint
The review
Citra - Oakham Ales - 4.2% ABV. B+ and a bit and a touch. Just on and it’s a refreshing, citrus little wonder #ale #beer #bier
3.4/5. A Fine Ale that makes everything seem right and only £1.69 a Pint. Here’s to a better February. Superior Beano.
Some cash for the Chips later and onto The Pen and Wig.
It’s Grey but it’s Dry.
Saw their cask selection Facebook the night before. Starting with.
A Charity Beer
The review
Flo Rider - Glamorgan Brewery - 4.8% ABV. B+ and a bit, tropical, hoppy with a touch too much sweetness. Charity beer #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. In aid of Velindre Hospital, Cardiff. There hints of fruit, bitterness and spice in the finish. Nice to see a non reduced alcohol beer.
The Vanilla works well
The review
Black Flower - Hop Union - 4.6% ABV. B+ and a bit, roasty, bitter and vanilla. Lingering bitter, coffee and roasty finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. You know, this really is rather good and actually refreshing. Even if it’s February and still grey and cold. Awaiting Spring.
The Chips
Extra Salt and Vinegar
And actually slightly early for Dad’s
Going to do my Weird thing.
Cask first is how it’s done.
Because CAMRA
The review
Stay Wild Maindee - Weird Dad - 4.3% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, hoppy with a sweet fruitiness. Rather pleasing with a gentle fruity, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. Drunk where it’s brewed and I am very happy with that. Everyone is talking about February and that it will be better than January.
It’s an age thing
The review
Roobarb and Custard - Yonder - 7.5% ABV. B++, vanilla on the nose. Fruity, vanilla and confectionery in the body with tingly fruity finish #ale #beer #bier
3.5/5. If you are old enough to remember then you will love this. Certainly makes up for the semi rubbish weather. Tidy Brew.
Saturday afternoon hazy
The review
People, Money, Space, Time - Verdant - 3.4% ABV. B++, fruity on the nose. Malty, hoppy with a slightly sweet fruity body. Bitter, fruity and slightly spicy finish #ale #beer #bier
Wandered off