The Orford Hotel in Warrington provided a most winderful opportunity to do something outside of our norm. And believe you me, I was able to wind down big time! It was good on a personal note to catch up with a friend who frequents this establishment, who is also one of Warrington's emerging comedy talents. And of course, the Orford sells Real Ale!
So onto a couple of different ales I sampled @ ze Orford. And at this point I probably should explain that I was informed that the Orford Hotel does change it's Real Ale every Friday. On that note I was a bit privileged! I not only sampled Pumpkin Ale, which was everything one would expect from a Real Ale and probably more, but also Two Hoots which was something else. The local comedian did tell me that on previous occasions in which both of these ales were sold at the Orford, the Pumpkin Ale sold out in a day and a half, whilst the Two Hoots sold out in a day!
So onto a couple of different ales I sampled @ ze Orford. And at this point I probably should explain that I was informed that the Orford Hotel does change it's Real Ale every Friday. On that note I was a bit privileged! I not only sampled Pumpkin Ale, which was everything one would expect from a Real Ale and probably more, but also Two Hoots which was something else. The local comedian did tell me that on previous occasions in which both of these ales were sold at the Orford, the Pumpkin Ale sold out in a day and a half, whilst the Two Hoots sold out in a day!
The Pumpkin Ale (from the Everard Brewery) is a dark ale billed in taste as a cross between coffee, spice, and fruit. Now my work colleagues would be the first to say I love my black coffee, and Mrs W would state I drink too much of the stuff. But come on, coffee is hardly alcoholic! I have to confess that not only could I not smell the coffee, but that the fruity flavour was slow in showing only after the halfway stage! All in all a decent Ale. Score 8/10.
The Two Hoots (from the Joseph Holt Brewery) provided a brilliant and uplifting taste that certainly provided an immediate impression. I am tempted to say better than sex, but I won't quite go there. I can definitely understand why this ale sold out in just a day, and it is certainly an ale that serves as a testament to Mancunian Brewing Excellence! Score 9/10.
I anticipate there will be another visit to the Orford Hotel in the foreseeable future no doubt.
The Two Hoots (from the Joseph Holt Brewery) provided a brilliant and uplifting taste that certainly provided an immediate impression. I am tempted to say better than sex, but I won't quite go there. I can definitely understand why this ale sold out in just a day, and it is certainly an ale that serves as a testament to Mancunian Brewing Excellence! Score 9/10.
I anticipate there will be another visit to the Orford Hotel in the foreseeable future no doubt.
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