Category Archives: Real/Craft Ale Review

I.P.A (ABV 5.6%) [Organic Indian Pale Ale] – Stroud Brewery

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at an Organic Indian Pale Ale by Stroud Brewery. Name : I.P.A Brewery: Stroud Brewery Description : Hoppy, Tropical, Zesty Aroma : Hoppy, with strong notes of Pineapple Appearance : Golden in colour with a very slight haze with a white head Body : Medium Bodied,Continue reading “I.P.A (ABV 5.6%) [Organic Indian Pale Ale] – Stroud Brewery”

Nelson (ABV 4.2%) [Organic Pale Ale] – Stroud Brewery

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at an Organic Pale Ale by Stroud Brewery. Name : Nelson Brewery: Stroud Brewery Description : Crisp, Floral, Citrus Aroma : Freshly cut grass with a touch of citrus and hops Appearance : Clear Amber with a thin white head Body : Medium Bodied, well carbonated,Continue reading “Nelson (ABV 4.2%) [Organic Pale Ale] – Stroud Brewery”

Mary Jane- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 3.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are having a look at Ilkley Brewerys Flagship ale Mary Jane. For those of you who don’t know, Mary Jane is a Multi Award winning Pale, and is named after a local folk anthem “On Ilkley Moor Bah t’at” which charts a guy courting a certain Mary JaneContinue reading “Mary Jane- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 3.5%)”

Blonde- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.0%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are getting a fresh taste of Ilkley Brewerys, Blonde. Name : Blonde Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Citrus notes with a slight hint of Hop Appearance : Clear, Light Amber to Straw Yellow with a White head Body : Medium Bodied, Good Head Retention Taste : Refreshing lemonContinue reading “Blonde- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.0%)”

Virgin Mary [ AF Pale Ale]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 0.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are taking one for the Sober team and trying Ilkley Brewerys Virgin Mary. Name : Virgin Mary Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Fruity with a grassy undertone Appearance : Clear deep Gold, large white head Body : Thin but well carbonated, great head retention Taste : clean, Fruity,Continue reading “Virgin Mary [ AF Pale Ale]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 0.5%)”

Lotus [IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 5.9%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at one of Ilkley Breweries top IPA’s Lotus. I have some high hopes for this one, as I had it on cask back in 2019 and it knocked my socks off. Name : Lotus Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Hoppy with a zesty citrus notes AppearanceContinue reading “Lotus [IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 5.9%)”

Slake [Lager]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are getting some fizz on our pallet with Ilkley Brewerys, Slake. Name : Slake Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Hint of Hop, with cornflakes and the smallest hint of lime Appearance : Clear Gold, no head Body : Thin but loaded with fizz (heavily carbonated) Taste : clean,Continue reading “Slake [Lager]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)”

Alpha Beta [Session IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are learning our Alpha Beta in a Session with Ilkley Brewery, I’m Looking forward to this one, it should be back to basics, classic beer with classic taste. Name : Alpha Beta Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Freshly cut grass with a hint of hops Appearance : ClearContinue reading “Alpha Beta [Session IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)”

Warburtons Crumpet Table Beer – Toast Ale (ABV 2.8%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, As we all know beers are often called things from the sublime to the ridicullous, Warburtons Crumpet Table Beer however much like Ronseal is exactly what it says on the tin. Name : Warburtons Crumpet Table Beer 2.8% Brewery: Toast Ale Description : Light, Fruity, Planet Saving Aroma : FruitContinue reading “Warburtons Crumpet Table Beer – Toast Ale (ABV 2.8%)”

Jasmine Table Beer – Kirkstall Brewery & Brew York Collab (ABV 3.5% )

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are rounding off Kirkstall Brewery’s easy drinking line with their ‘BrewYork’ Table Beer Collab, ‘Jasmine Table Beer’ Name : Jasmine Table Beer Brewery: Kirkstall Brewery & Brew York (Collab) Aroma : Sweet smell of Hops and Jasmine with an underlying spice Appearance : Deep clear amber, with aContinue reading “Jasmine Table Beer – Kirkstall Brewery & Brew York Collab (ABV 3.5% )”