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Brewdog Trashy Blonde

The Beer Wrangler — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:11:25 +0000

Wrangler Rating: (Recommended)

What makes a great Summer ale? Whether you call it a Blonde, a Golden or a Summer ale, the style has to refresh, not be too heavily flavoured, but definitely not bland. There also has to be a good level of (here I go – a word I hate!) drinkability. (I feel soooo dirty!) However a drinkable balanced golden coloured ale would only get a 3 tankard rating. A great beer has a certain something that inspires and delights, and as all beer connoisseurs know, when you come across it, you mark it down in your mind and . . . → Read More: Brewdog Trashy Blonde

Moylan’s Celts Golden Ale

The Beer Wrangler — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:01:41 +0000

Wrangler Rating: (Mediocre)

Moylan’s Celts Golden Ale is a slightly cloudy attractively coloured ale that pours with a nice light head that leaves almost no lacing down the sides of the glass. The aroma has a nice yeasty note with a hint of hop underneath. The flavour doesn’t seem to follow the aroma as it is so lightweight that it doesn’t offer much. There are very subtle yeast notes, and maybe a touch of malt, but nothing to really get hold of. I know Golden/Summer Ales are supposed to be light, but really this is obviously aimed at the macro lager crowd, which . . . → Read More: Moylan’s Celts Golden Ale

Fuller’s Organic Honey Dew Ale

The Beer Wrangler — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:34:35 +0000

Wrangler Rating: (excellent)

Fuller’s Honey Dew is a Golden Summer Ale that is brewed with organic honey; don’t think that this is a sweet beer though, as the honey is subtle and beautifully balanced. There is a touch of the pale malt, a spritz of hops and the honey note that finishes it all off with a thirst quenching roundness. A nicely chilled pint of this on a hot summer’s afternoon is where it’s best. It is light enough to drink on its own all day, or matched with a summer salad or grilled chicken dish. It has a pale golden colour and . . . → Read More: Fuller’s Organic Honey Dew Ale