Cairngorm Trade Winds
We caught the tube around from Farringdon to Paddington and and quickly hiked passed the tourist trap pubs near Praed St and down to one of my favourite Fuller's tied houses - The Victoria. For those of you who have not been there, do yourself a favour and check it out.We were hoping top catch the London Porter but instead landed ourselves in the middle of a month long guest beer festival which was occupying all but the London Pride pump.
We asked the young South African, Ray Quinn look-a-like landlord Dillon which beer he recommended, he replied he doesn't like ale. After ripping into him for five minutes about his favoured Castle lager, we finally ordered Cairngorm Trade Winds (4.2% abv) a delicious summer blonde ale which is hopped with perle and seasoned with elderflower. This combo results in a strong citrus flavour which works really well. The overall impression is like a clean wheat like APA - without the cascade bite. An awesome beer that I really like, and I am sure you will too.
Labels: Ale, Bitter, Cairngorm, The Victoria
posted by Tim at
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
1 Comments:
I tried this in Edinburgh earlier this year and didn't like it too much. It seemed to give up on me half way down the glass, having started very promisingly. Might not have been in great shape, mind.
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