Gus Woltmann

[Quinno]

Gus,

If you're on the forum, please don't rate places a 10 when they clearly are nowhere near.

Thanks

Everyone.

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Gus Woltmann left this review about Birdcage

Housed in what appears to be a former Truman or Charrington establishment, this pub is unmistakably a Draft House, evident from its external green tiling. However, the interior fails to captivate, presenting a rather dull and scruffy atmosphere in an opened-out L shape. The limited charm of the space is complemented by three pumps, featuring Siren Undercurrent and Burning Sky Plateau (NBSS 2.5), along with an array of keg options.

Regrettably, the service did little to enhance the experience. The barmaid, seemingly uninformed about Untappd despite the pub having a listing, added a peculiar note to the visit. This lack of awareness seemed out of place in what is purportedly a craft beer bar. Overall, the pub left me with few positive impressions to recount.

On 26th November 2023 - rating: 10

[sheffield hatter]

Gus,

If you're on the forum, please don't rate places a 10 when they clearly are nowhere near.

Hmm. I wonder if this guy is for real. His reviews read like a first stab by an AI bot. In this Birdcage review, we have "this pub is unmistakably a Draft House" which it hasn't been for some time, but no mention of BrewDog, which has run it for several years (takeover was reported in 2018). Then in his review of the Cat & Mutton in Hackney, he has a half of Darkstar Hophead and comments "it did come with a somewhat hefty price tag of £2.20" - seriously? I wouldn't say that £2.20 for a half was expensive in Sheffield, never mind London. Tris reviewed this pub in 2016 and paid £4.60 for a pint then. And in the review of the Camel there are two virtually identical sentences about pies, even though he didn't eat any.

If this turns out to be written by a human being then I will apologise profusely and wish him well in discarding his cliche-ridden and derivative style in future reviews. Until such provenance is established, I suggest we keep an eye on this "reviewer".

[Mobyduck]

Then in his review of the Cat & Mutton in Hackney, he has a half of Darkstar Hophead and comments "it did come with a somewhat hefty price tag of £2.20"

In my review of the Cat & Mutton in March of 2016 I wrote, " my half a hophead was in good form but set me back £2.20".
Hmmm.

[sheffield hatter]

Hmmm.

Ahah!

I wonder if Dave could investigate? There must be an email address associated with this new "member", but I think only Dave can access it.

DAVE!

[Mobyduck]

He currently our newest member shown on the forum main page. As an aside clicking on his profile why does the join date come up as 01-01-1970? I've noticed this with other people quite a few times.

[sheffield hatter]

clicking on his profile why does the join date come up as 01-01-1970?

I think that's just a default date that shows that he has not posted anything on the Forum yet. Members who have not posted here cannot be contacted via Forum Private Messages, so I guess the date 01/01/1970 is what prevents that.

[Quinno]

why does the join date come up as 01-01-1970? I've noticed this with other people quite a few times.

Because developer reasons

https://www.baeldung.com/linux/epoch-time

[Tris39]

He sounds like a character from the Marvel universe.

[sheffield hatter]

He sounds like a character from the Marvel universe.

...and just as hard to believe.