Vale Grumpling Premium (Old Ale)

Second bottle bought in Thresher Wine Shop in Chipping Norton, Cotswold.

• Name: Vale Grumpling Premium (Old Ale), 4.6%, England
  
• Appearance: Dark redish brown. Shortlived fizzy head, more head when warmer. Some sediments.
  
• Aroma: Nice malt, caramel and fruit.
  
• Taste: Quite malty, but also caramel and dark fruit.
  
• Bought: Thresher, 500 ml, £1.89
  
• Overall score: 3/6
  
• Info: 15/9-2007

As Marks & Spencer Buckinghamshire Ale:

• Name: Marks & Spencer Buckinghamshire Ale, 4.6%, England
  
• Appearance: Redish brown. Little bit of head.
  
• Aroma: Nice malt and some hops.
  
• Taste: Malt and quite bitter. Some fruit. Bitter aftertaste.
  
• Bought: Marks & Spencer, 500 ml, £2.00
• Overall score: 3/6
  
• Info: 24/1-2008