The Ale Archive

What they say: “A blonde, continental style beer with a hoppy and fruity aroma and a refreshing citrus taste.” Another pale fruity beer, anyone would think it’s summer. Needless to say, not really to my taste – it’s strength was subdued but at 4.7% A.B.V very much present. The White Horse , Witcham, Cambridgeshire. July 2017

What they say: “Adnams Freewheel is a straw-coloured English summer ale with aromas of citrus and peaches, beautifully balanced by a touch of gooseberry on the finish……Brewed using pale ale malt and golden naked oats and a wonderful combination of English hops – Ernest, Jester and Endeavour.” And another light fruity summer limited edition ale for the summer.  Inoffensive – even for someone like me who prefers darker beers – and easy drinking at 3.6% A.B.V. The Red Cow , Chrishall, Cambridgeshire. July 2017

What they say: “A refreshing and zesty ale, we looked further afield to Europe to find just the right hops and malt to create Sunchaser’s subtle flavours. Create your ‘sunchasing’ moment to enjoy this beer, whether relaxing in the pub or harvesting like our Leicestershire fox!” Yep, not one I’d rush back to though pleasant enough sitting in the garden of a pub on the banks or a river on a reasonably warm July night. 4.0% A.B.V. The Swan on the River , Littleport, Cambridgeshire. July 2017.

What they say: “A tasty, complex beer with malt and hops throughout and a long, satisfying bitter finish. 'Champion Best Bitter in Britain' award  2013 & 'Champion Beer of Britain' 1997. Was delighted to come across the cask version of this after having really enjoyed the bottled incarnation some three years ago. Deliciously flavoured – and coloured too. Dark but not over malty. Guesting alongside the more regular Doom Bar at the time of our visit. The Swan on the River , Littleport, Cambridgeshire. July 2017