The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

Mark Nicholson is drinking a St George's Ale by Daleside Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

Going down too well

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Dave Morrissey is drinking a Golden Salamander by Salamander Brewing Company at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

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Noel Martin is drinking a Forty Niner by Ringwood Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

Look at this beauty. Excellent condition to start. The first sip of pure malty fullness. Biscuity malt, rich with a creamy mouthfeel. The lacing is all there. Caramel bready sweet bitterness at the finish. Lingers with vanilla. What a belter.

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James Thompson: It does look a cracker Noel M. 🍻

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:49:44 +0000 Report

Noel Martin: It really was. Surprised I hadn’t rated it until now. We should meet up sometime James.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:00:05 +0000 Report

James Thompson: I only remember it from those selection boxes that Marston's do. If ever you're down in London Noel.

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:43:26 +0000 Report

Noel Martin is drinking a Saint George by Acorn Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

Lemon astringency, thin with a herb outfit. The bitterness takes the stage with the sweetness is a quick appearance. I wouldn’t have another but certainly a thirst quenching ale.

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Liam Boothroyd is drinking a Kopparberg Sweet Vintage Pear by Kopparbergs Bryggeri at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

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Liam Boothroyd is drinking a Golden Salamander by Salamander Brewing Company at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

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Liam Boothroyd is drinking an IPA CF 299 by Acorn Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

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Vicky Hussey is drinking a Dissolution IPA by Kirkstall Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

First pint since July 2023

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John Cooksey is drinking a Dissolution IPA by Kirkstall Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

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Noel Martin is drinking a Dissolution IPA by Kirkstall Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

What a belter. Hoppy, full and a touch floral. There’s a bit of a marmalade thing going on here. Easy drinking, butter comes to mind, clean smooth semi citrus finish.

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James Thompson: Looks superb 🍻

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:22:05 +0000 Report

Noel Martin: I can’t recommend this brewery enough.

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 19:21:17 +0000 Report

Noel Martin is drinking a Doom Bar by Sharp's Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

Hard to believe I’ve not rated this until now. Nothing obvious on the aroma, initially quite pleasant with its subtle malts, after a while it has a cloying appeal. Sweetness is present, steady and fairly drinkable. Nothing to balance it out.

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DAVID HARRY WELSBY: Was a decent enough beer till Molson Coors got their hands on it. Now biggest selling beer in UK, £100m py.mostly to Spoons and in bottle. No longer brewed in Cornwall.

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:32:21 +0000 Report

Matthew Evans: The Carling of real ale....except I'd rather drinking Carling. Or bath water. I hope you had some Listerine handy.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:44:22 +0000 Report

Noel Martin: Sadly uneventful and certainly does not earn the accolade of being the best seller. No mouthwash needed other than another beer to replace its linger.

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:19:54 +0000 Report

Matthew Evans: Phew! Thank god for "another beer" 👌🤣

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 08:02:13 +0000 Report

Noel Martin is drinking a Black Band by Kirkstall Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

Look at this beauty. You could almost frame it. A nice pillowy froth with a dark ruby colour. A classic porter from Kirkstall. Starts with a distinctive dark roast malt that quickly met with berry fruits. Delicate sweetness. Full bodied dry finish.

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Noel Martin is drinking a Golden Salamander by Salamander Brewing Company at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

Light golden ale, an essence of sweet fruit on the nose. Grainy mouthfeel with a chewy aspect that comes after the citrusy follow on. Good lacing, building hoppiness that has a balanced sweet citrus bitterness to finish.

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JosefSlufc is drinking an Asahi Super Dry by Asahi Breweries at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

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Noel Martin is drinking a Wonderland Trail by Wilde Child Brewing Company at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

American pale, I’m no expert but I think I detect the Amarillo in the pineapple with a juicy lemon grapefruit. This has quite the boom factor with lots of citrus notes followed by a faint malt looming in the background. What a balance and brewery.

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Noel Martin is drinking a Kodiak by Mad Squirrel Brewery at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

This comes under an American Brown ale. Utterly delicious with fruity grapefruit perhaps on the aroma. Juicy tones that give the impression of a stewed IPA in cask. Full mouthfeel with that lingers with a malty sweetness of toffee. This works .

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Noel Martin is drinking a Parts and Labour by Rooster's Brewing Co at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

What a fine brew from Roosters. Some faint biscuit notes coming from the aroma. Sturdy caramel malt with a wee bitterness that grabs your attention. Lingering of sweetness with a mixed fruit citrus edge. Bright buttery finish. Cracker this.

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Noel Martin is drinking a Silverback Blonde by Gorilla Brewing Co. at The Old Unicorn (Wetherspoon)

Not too far from here near Barnsley comes this Light straw ale. Starts with a refreshing smooth mouthfeel, moderate in sweetness, tangy lemon but not to overly citrusy. Not much of an aroma. A bit watery with a biscuity hop forward finish.

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