Big hit of caramel on first sip, gentle hop bite followed. The beer mellows in to a bready, fruity smooth ale with a swift citrus finish. Just been reading about the history of Palmer’s Brewery a few days ago in my British Family Brewers book so it was nice to drink something from a brewery I just read about, especially as the brewery itself is 5 mins up the road.

A lovely dark old style ale. Rich and malty.

Tasty and hoppy. Enjoyable beer.

Nice, easy to drink, quite refreshing not too strong bitter with sweet aftertaste. Easy as a session beer.

Different taste again.

Tasted better in this establishment.

Another distinctly average beer. An ESB I think not. If this was just a bitter I’d have scored it higher. Under promise over deliver please.

Nice bitter had a few just to check the second was as good as first and it was. Will be having a few while staying here.