Toffee Apple - Snails Bank - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit. More vanilla than toffee but there is still a hint of toffee in there. Sweet, vanilla in the long finish #Cider
3.3/5. And that’s the last of the 4 that are on at The Tumble Inn Pontypridd. Don’t think I’m going to make it to the Bunch.
Orchard Dew - Sheppy’s - 6.0% ABV. B+ and a bit. Traditional Somerset Cider. It get progressively more apply before an earthy fruity finish. Semi bittersweet #Cider
3.3/5. Traditional and deceptively strong but highly drinkable. Lots of favours in here. Going with very English
Dabinett - Dorset Nectar - 5.0% ABV. B++. This is a banger. Apples, bittersweet and a sharp, tannin laden finish #Cider
3.5/5. Moved on from 2 x thirds to 2 x thirds in a Pint glass. Organic too. These ciders are definitely something to try.
Rhoobarb and Custard Cider - Barbourne - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit. Different, sweet, fruity, hints of sourness and bitterness with creamy vanilla #cider
3.3/5. The start of the Wetherspoons Cider and Perry Festival and these are mostly still. Live from The Tumble Inn Pontypridd
You can tell how hot and humid it is in #Minnesota by counting the condensation drops on a Summit beer can and dividing by 1.8.
Fruit Sour - Cloudwater - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit
Fruit Sour - Cloudwater - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, tropical, sharp, tart and sour. Long fruity, sour finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. Hoping for more from Cloudwater. It’s good but not what I would expect from Cloudwater. However, refreshing. #beersofmastodon @beersofmastodon
Strawberry Raspberry Ripple - Yonder - 4.5% ABV. B++
Strawberry Raspberry Ripple - Yonder - 4.5% ABV. B++, fruity vanilla aroma. Sharp, nicely sour and fruity. Sharp in the body with a sharp fruity finish #ale #beer #bier
3.5/5. Summer Sour from The South West. This is what you need on a hot and humid Summer’s day. At #WeirdDads #beersofmastodon @beersofmastodon
All That Coco Razz - Weird Dad - 5.2% ABV. B++
All That Coco Razz - Weird Dad - 5.2% ABV. B++, White Stout, hazy, fruity and a little tingly on the tongue. Refreshing with a gentle bitter, earthy finish #ale #beer #bier
3.5/5. One from Dave at Weird Dads #Newport Really good, really different and it’s going to be a great afternoon here. #beersofmastodon @beersofmastodon
Love Monkey - Glastonbury Brewing - 4.2% ABV. B+ and a bit
Love Monkey - Glastonbury Brewing - 4.2% ABV. B+ and a bit, chewy sweet malt, hoppy and fruity. Lingering malty, fruity gentle bitter finish #ale #beer #bier
3.3/5. Raining now in Newport and it’s quite pleasant. Washing on the line back home. Prepped ready for Weird Dads later. #beersofmastodon @beersofmastodon