RA= Real Ale Drinker? Y=yes, N=No, S=sometimes
PD=Marston's Pedigree Drinker? A=all the time, S=sometimes, N=Never
RA |
PD |
Date |
Time |
F'cask |
Trad |
Comment |
S |
N |
15th Nov | 22.15 |
yes |
Better flavour (and texture) | |
Y |
S |
15th Nov | 22.20 |
yes |
Slightly more flavour | |
S |
N |
16th Nov | 3.15 |
yes |
More bitter | |
S |
S |
16th Nov | 16.45 |
yes |
Smoother with less bitter taste | |
Y |
S |
16th Nov | 22.15 |
yes |
More depth of taste | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 12.09 |
yes |
Nicer | |
S |
S |
17th Nov | 12.10 |
yes |
Very subtle (difference) Red (fastcask) is flatter | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 12.12 |
yes |
There is more life in the blue (traditional) | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 12.15 |
yes |
Red spot (fastcask) to me has less "gassyness" | |
S |
S |
17th Nov | 12.15 |
yes |
Blue is not so "Hoppy" | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 12.35 |
yes |
Slightly more flavour | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 12.45 |
yes |
Softer taste | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 12.50 |
yes |
Red (fastcask) slightly "yeasty" | |
Y |
N |
17th Nov | 13.00 |
yes |
One more still | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 18.50 |
yes |
Rounder Smoother Kinder | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 18.50 |
yes |
Red smoother, creamier, but sl. Bland. Blue crisper, sl. Sharper, more CO2 "bite". | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 20.15 |
yes |
Slightly more condition in blue(trad) - especially after 5 - 10 minutes | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 20.25 |
yes |
Blue (trad) is fizzer than red (fastcask). Red has a more satisfying taste | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 20.25 |
yes |
Blue (trad) had more condition and a slightly more pronounced fruitiness on the palate. The red (fastcask) had a drier palate and little condition | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 20.30 |
yes |
Blue (trad) is best because the Red (fastcask) is poor condition and possibly the ordinary dispense | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 20.45 |
yes |
The Red (fastcask) is on the Flat side. | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 21.00 |
yes |
Blue (trad) is cleaner tasting. Red (fastcask) is in poor condition & has no head. | |
Y |
S |
17th Nov | 21.15 |
yes |
Although quite different, so different in fact that it is difficult to compare. The red is more sulphery and yeasty, the blue is thinner and more watery | |
Y |
S |
18th Nov | 11.00 |
no difference | ||
Y |
S |
18th Nov | 17.30 |
yes |
Much smoother. The Red (fastcask) is too "flat tasting"! | |
Y |
A |
18th Nov | 21.00 |
yes |
Blue has more taste and is more subtle. Red (fastcask) has a rather bland, earthy taste, perhaps a bit mouldy | |
Y |
S |
19th Nov | 16.45 |
yes |
The blue (trad) is more mellow with a much yeastier flavour. The red is a little sharp. | |
S |
S |
19th Nov | 17.00 |
yes |
Red (fastcask) is "nuttier". Blue seems slightly more acid | |
S |
S |
19th Nov | 20.30 |
yes |
no comment | |
Y |
S |
19th Nov | 23.10 |
yes |
Blue texture is smoother | |
N |
N |
20th Nov | 12.45 |
yes |
guessing | |
Y |
S |
20th Nov | 21.20 |
yes |
The Red (fastcask) tastes very flat - dead even. The blue is far superior. I wouldn't order a second red. | |
Y |
S |
22nd Nov | 12.4 |
yes |
Red (fastcask) is a little bit harsh. Blue has a cleaner taste |