Wye Valley - Summer of '69 (4.9%)

Taste: Ooooooh. Woody. There is a sweetest and lightest wrapped up in this ale that is full of natural goodness.

Appearance: Cloudy bronze.

Would you buy 2? I would.

Would you buy 4? (Long pause). Another sip. Yes. Definitely.

Rating (out of 7): 6 * * * * * *. File under the category "Not life changing, not that unusual, just really really good ale" in your ale filing cabinet.

Golden Valley Ales - Fighting Fox (ABV?)

An entry for worst ale photo of the year?

Taste: An unremarkable first gulp. Is this ale too chilled? It's subtle and easily drinkable. Refreshing but not one for a freezing November's night that's for sure. Not bad by any means, but it's all a bit underwhelming.

Appearance: A plank of wood from a viking longboat?

Would you buy 2? For a over stimulated friend to help them calm them down perhaps.

Would you buy 4? You would probably long for a little more excitement in your ale, wouldn't you?

Rating (out of 7): 3 * * *   Too safe for a cold Bonfire night.

The Kite Brewery - Jumbilicious 4.4%

Taste:  The queen? I think she may hate ale. Queen based ales are entering similar territory as cat based ales.  This tastes of an ale flavoured shampoo. A bit boring to be honest. There's a small tingle, then a slight smokiness but it's a cigarette not a cigar.

Appearance:  The colour old 2p coins are in may imagination.

Would you buy 2?  Well, it's always possible, but luckily there's more ale available.

Would you buy 4?  No

Rating (out of 7):  * * * (a good 3, but lacks interest).

Wychwood Brewery - Wychmist 4%

Taste: pot pourri. We drank almost half a pint without even realising. It slips past you like your best years. A taste that fades like memories past.

Appearance: Woozy.

Would you buy 2? Done!

Would you buy 4? I'd forget to.

Rating (out of 7): 4****

Location:Market Rd,,United Kingdom

Marston's - Hallertau Mittelfrau Single Hop 4%

Taste: "Disaapointed face"... I love it on the other hand! Refreshing, cool and tasty. Iceberg Lettuce. Sweet biscuits.

Appearance: like a tremendous visor.

Would you buy 2? We bought three.

Would you buy 4? On a hot day.

Rating (out of 7): 4****

Location:Romilly Pl,Cardiff,United Kingdom

Gower Brewery - Sampson's Jack 4.2%

Taste: Smooth. Pretty refreshing start to the evening. Ice cold. Musty, like old cigar boxes.

Appearance: Red Bush Tea.

Would you buy 2? We have.

Would you buy 4? Perhaps. But not today.

Rating (out of 7): 4****

Location:Market Rd,Cardiff,United Kingdom