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Balding, Welsh Drinker of Fine Ales.

Dune Twist - Bristol Beer Factory - 5.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, US NZ hoppy hybrid. Hoppy, fruity, slightly sweet. Lingering fruity sweet finish #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. Bristol really is the home to great breweries and it’s wonderful to see one that’s made it to Newport. Pen & Wig, Cask Central.

Seriously Summer

Old Growler - Nethergate - 5.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, roasty, fruity, hoppy, a little thin but works even in this hot weather #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. Emergency Beano in Newport and it’s £1.69 a Pint and they have Citra on Cask too. Quiet and cool in The John Wallace Linton.

11 Session IPA - BBNo - 4.2% ABV. B++ and a touch, light, fruity, tropical and very refreshing. Gentle fruity finish with a hint of sweetness #ale #beer #bier

3.6/5. No longer an independent Brewery but still producing great ales. Sessionable and summery.

Hop Hut Summer Slam - Tiny Rebel - 5.5% ABV. B++, a little thin, maybe needs Oats but it Piney++. With a very long Piney Bitter finish #ale #beer #bier

3.5/5. Post burger with red onion and plenty of BBQ sauce, it still isn't raining. Turning into a superior Rhona type Saturday.

Reverberate - Siren Craft Brew - 5.7% ABV. B++, huge, foamy long last head. Very Pine forward, then a hint of sweetness and a gentle bitter finish #ale #beer #bier

3.5/5. Very lively, best to let it sit for at least 10 minutes before you open it. Still not raining.

Scarlet - Tiny Rebel - 5.5% ABV. B+ and a bit. Sour and slightly sweet with a fruity base. Tart with slightly distasteful finish #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. The finish could be the Amaretto but I really don't know what that tastes like. Pleasant Summer drink and sourness is pleasing.

Chaff - Farm Yard Brew - 4.7% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, fruity, tropical with hints of pepper. Peppery, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. Vegan friendly and unfiltered. The Brewery is from Lancashire. It’s had started to rain, it’s now cooler and less humid.

Rhubarb - Fierce Brew - 4.6% ABV. B+ and a bit, rhubarb, slightly sweet and fruity. Lingering tart finish #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. Going 🍍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, going vegan and going gluten free. In Weird Dad’s, Newport 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Beer cut with Peach - Junel - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, light, syrupy, peach 🍑 Refreshing for a summer’s day #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. The cricket is on the television and it is still looking like rain. Worried about my Potatoes 🥔. The Great British Summer.

Jester Brew 13 - Goffs Brewery - 4.7% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, hoppy, spicy, peppery with a peppery, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. Summer Sess and it’s all turned a bit cloudy and still awaiting for the forecast rain. Now on the WiFi 🛜 and discussing cheese.

Citra T90 - Oakham Ales - 4.6% ABV. B++, gentle malt and oats base and then wall to wall Citra. Long citrus bitter finish #ale #beer #bier

3.5/5. One of Spoons Regional Craft Ales but not from Wales. Really good and all the better for being unfiltered. Newport, Wales.

Bear Ass - Beartown - 4.0% ABV. B+ and a touch, nicely balanced, malty body with a gentle, pleasing lingering finish #ale #beer #bier

3.1/5 - It’s one of those when tech goes wrong and it’s your fault days. Wish I had brought my laptop but all sorted now.

Ain’t There Nothing I Can Take? - Pomona Island - 6.5% ABV. B++ and a bit Complex , sour, bittersweet, tart and fruity. Wonderful #ale #beer #bier

3.7/5. Sorachi Ace, Pineapple and Passionfruit with Lime Leaves. All in All, WoW!! Weird Dad #Newport 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Fort Lauderdale - Neon Raptor - 5.2% ABV. B++ and a touch, orange on the nose. Orange, Mandarin, gently sour and tart #ale #beer #bier

3.6/5. It would be an awesome Summer Ale if it wasn’t so grey and looking like rain. However, hunt this little corker down!

Northern Lights - Ainsty Ales - 3.8% ABV. B+ and a bit, big and malty, hoppy with a follow on spiciness. Spicy, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. Punches above its weight and the finish really lingers. Weird Dads in #Newport 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 File under Hidden Gem 💎

Wills Neck - Quantock Brewery - 4.3% ABV. B+ and a bit, malty, hoppy and gently fruity. Gentle fruity, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. A gentle, relaxing Fine Ale from the West Country and it’s going down a treat. Wales have just scored, still losing though.

Atlas - Welbeck Abbey - 5.0% ABV. B++, gently malty but then there’s a shed load of hops. Gently fruity, bitter finish and its dry #ale #beer #bier

3.5/5. Ah The Pen and Wig #Newport where you get CAMRA discount and there seems to be some Rugby matches on.

Dissolution IPA - Kirkstall Brewery - 5.0% ABV. B+ and a bit, nicely balanced malty and hoppiness. Grapefruity with a citrus, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier

3.3/5. Think it’s fresh on as I’ve upped the rating since my last pint of this. Saturday mornings are really the best time for Fine Ales.

Mayflower Session IPA - Southwark Brewing Co - 4.2% ABV. B++, malty, hoppy, grapefruit with a lingering citrus, bitter finish #ale #beer #bier

3.5/5. With Sorachi Ace Hops and Oats, ingredients you don’t often see together. Great beery start to Saturday morning #Newport