Thwaites - Triple C 4.4%

Taste: Thwaites' attempt at 'hopping' on the bandwagon of strongly hopped beers. The naughty sounding 'Triple C' here standing for a triple dose of cascade hops. My problem is that it tastes like a normal bitter with half of a strong hopped ale swirled into it (After the first few sips). Although, it is a blonde. It tastes pretty nice, and it's refreshing. But I'd have liked them to put away the biscuit jar and app more hops. (?)

Appearance: Golden Compass. Restrained bottle.

Would you buy 2? I think I could! ... I would!

Would you buy 4? I'd 'consume' four. I'd not like to be the one buying.

Rating (out of 7): 4**** I've warmed to it. Very nearly a five.

Moor Brewing Company - Nor'Hop 4.3%

Taste: Lucky me. Another one from Moor! Hops from Norway? (I assume) Sounds good. Mmm kind of sweet. Honey on toast. With a side of melon balls doused with Lemon juice. I think I should have started with this one. Isn't it a rule that you must NEVER drink a liquor lighter in colour than the preceding drink?!

Appearance: Giant bottle is once again, very welcome. Beer is pale in colour and slippery to the touch.

Would you buy 2? Yes. If I could afford it. Maybe it doesn't cost £6 in every shop?

Would you buy 4? It's a possibility.

Rating (out of 7): 5***** lovely

Arbor Ales - Yakima Valley American IPA 7%

Taste: That's really fruity. Grapefruit or melon or some such. Must be the bucket-fulls of American Hops. This would be tastier slightly chilled, I should have paid head to the bottle's warning.

Appearance: Cider Yellow.

Would you buy 2? Doubtful, but I've enjoyed this one.

Would you buy 4? As gifts.

Rating (out of 7): 5***** it's above a four due to interest.

Milltown Brewing Co. - Golden Hop 3.8%

Taste: Cool creamy-smooth hop lick. Pretty delicious, I have no complaints. I can't detect any negative qualities, although there's no mind-blowing flavours here, it's a very comforting ale.

Appearance: First coating wood-stained pine. Hop clip-art on label.

Would you buy 2? I have.

Would you buy 4? I'd probably move onto something new.

Rating (out of 7): 4**** A nice beer! Well done.

Location:The Market Porter, London SE1