Beers Of The Beano - Saturday 08 June 2024
You need your health for a quality Beano. Last week it was the recovery weekend from the food induced sickness but this weekend I’m back in the game. It’s a shame because last weekend was high Summer but this weekend is cooler and confused. Not only was the 50A on time but it arrived at Newport Bus Station earlier than normal.
First stop, as per normal was The John Wallace Linton, rather quieter than normal.
Armed with my CAMRA Beer Voucher it was straight to the bar.
The review
Blonde - Saltaire Brewery - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit and a touch. Light, refreshing with a pleasing citrus fruitiness #ale #beer #bier
3.4/5. A brew much better suited to last weekend’s Summer Sun. Grey and cool today but at least I’m back out Beanoing.
The review
Windsor Knot - Windsor & Eton - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, earthy, floral, a hint of fruit and a lingering bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. My Potatoes 🥔 getting a mention on the @dtnsshow podcast. Tech, Potatoes and Fine Ales. Life is good.
Moving on via the cash point
New WiFI, now with passwords and still problematic.
The review
Bitter Than All The Rest - Quantock Brewery - 3.9% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, earthy, bittersweetnees and a fruity finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. New WiFi in the Pen and Wig #Newport still issues. However, ThreeUK 5G if you sit in the window. Connectivity Saturday.
Not my birthday
The review
Smooth Hound - Tomos & Lilford - 5.2% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, earthy, spicy with a complex, gentle bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. Supporting Vale brewers and it’s not even my birthday. Sunny a bit now and dropped back to 4G / LTE. Chips next. #Newport
Onwards for Fine Chips.
Shockingly, not raining. Across the Usk and on to Weird Dad’s Brewery and Taproom.
Still, not raining and with Cask Ales.
The review
Hearty Bitter - Yorkshire Heart - 3.7% ABV. B+ and a bit, big and malty with a hint of earthiness. A lingering gentle bitter and earthy finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. Thank you Weird Dad and Dave H for being the number one source of diverse Fine Ales in #Newport 🏴
Then onto the cans, for the variety and diversity.
It was a slow drinking day
The review
Astral Voyage - Turning Point Brew Co - 3.4% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, hoppy and a little thin. Gentle fruity, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. Moved on to the fridge at Weird Dads but stayed in Yorkshire. Nice gentle Saturday afternoon Beanoing.
Drinking from Mold, North Wales
I need to work on my leaving time. It’s only 10 minutes back to the bus station and I left 30 minutes before my bus left. I’ll know for next time, I hope?