Comments on: Quick catch-up #2: The Rest of 2008, Part I

By: Ed Ashby

Ed Ashby — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:39:17 +0000

Lancaster Bomber – Had this last weekend, malty, touch nutty and toffee, with a dryish biscuity finish. Okay, but doubt I’d give it a repeat visit.

By: Ed Ashby

Ed Ashby — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:14:39 +0000

Oh, another few for me to comment on, although all but one I haven’t had for some time so my memory is a bit vague on them.

Young’s Christmas Pudding – Remember not being too impressed with it for whatever reason, may have been the sweet element.

Haggis Hunter – Harviestoun are usually quite a reliable brewer. This isn’t one of their best but still palatable.

Cumberland Ale – Nicely balanced, not exceptionable but does the job when all you want is something acceptable to slake the thirst.

Victory Ale – This one I had recently but can’t find my notes. However, I remember not being overly impressed with it and noting it probably wouldn’t make my top 50. Maybe I’ll revisit it, just to be sure.

By: Tim Lebbon

Tim Lebbon — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:21:16 +0000

Ahhh, I tried the Victory Ale a few weeks ago and loved it too. I think Waitrose had it in their 5 for the price of 4 offers, so I shall be venturing there again soon.

By: Darren Turpin

Darren Turpin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:50:13 +0000

We haven’t quite gotten as far as the Friendship yet – we live down by Bowker Vale so the Woodthorpe is within much closer walking distance.

Nipped into The Ostrich and The Commercial further along Bury Old Rd on Saturday night as well – won’t be heading back to either in a hurry…

By: Tandleman

Tandleman — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:36:01 +0000

The Woodthorpe is an occasional haunt of mine though I prefer the Friendship – even after the refurb.