'Spoons Beer Festival.

[arwkrite]

Having to be in Hereford for most of every day has meant my catering arrangements have revolved around Wetherspoons which is one of the best for food I have found. The beer festival has been a pleasant diversion. I have not been keeping track but enjoyed Woods Old Cow, Lancaster and Mr Grumpy to name a few. A Czek dark beer however was far to heavy for me and I left half of it. A number of the lighter brews appear to have the same tasting finish of lemon/grapefruit. I cannot be bothered with ordering thirds which often leads to rolling eyes amongst the locals because it slows up service even more.At £1.69 the beers are selling fast and the name clips change quickly.

[Soup Dragon]

I popped into the Acorn, in Lichfield, on Saturday, with friends. I tried a few, but was not really impressed to be honest. Luckily, it was the last place we did!

[arwkrite]

Strange you should say that about the beer. I have started ordering halves after my last few selections resulted in unfinished pints. Tried Carolus (8%) but found it a dense , chewy brew much like the Czek stout like brew I left. My preference is ales in the 4%>5% range as long as thr citron like finish is missing .Far to much of that about.
Sat there people watching I have noticed the festival has bought in newcomers to the pub who do not stay long. The regulars stick with their pints of Ruddles or lagers.However the ales are being turned over quickly, even faster on a weekend.

[arwkrite]

Yesterday I had a pint or two of Everards Old Original. Its a full flavoured pint without that citrus finish I have found in so many of these festival ales and dislike.

[Soup Dragon]

Yesterday I had a pint or two of Everards Old Original. Its a full flavoured pint without that citrus finish I have found in so many of these festival ales and dislike.

Yes - Mr A, not a citrus, or fruit beer fan - nearly as bad as

[PaulOfHorsham]

Hey Mr Arkwrite - I had the Bohemian Schwarzbier and I thought it was alright - not the best cask stout I've had but perfectly fine. That was in the Lynd Cross where, to my astonishment, they had a good selection of festival beers. I say astonishment because the choice in that place is frequently rubbish - as few as 2 ales sometimes (can we have an option to provide second and third opinions please PG-meisters?).

Actually, that's the only festival beer I've had - maybe I'll pop back next week.