The Albion, Warrington

Since late February 2014 I have been tending to frequent the Albion from time to time.  Part of the reason for this is the new landlady, who had previously run another pub nearby which I also drink in.  So I will give you my personal run down on some of the beers I have drank in the Albion over the last few weeks.

Supreme Bitter by the Nottingham Brewery provided a hoppy and pleasant pale ale taste.  Score 7.5/10.

Golden Sovereign by the Flipside Brewery started a bit like lemonade, then turned a bit like chalk.  That said, it was not to the detriment of the quality in taste.  I have tasted a lot worse.  Score 6/10.

Dragonslayer by the Merlin Micro Brewery provided a very strong, but not particularly unique taste.  Score 5.5/10.

Loaded by the 4T's Brewery provided that pale ale taste that hits all the right buttons for me.  Score 8/10.

Stone Cutter by the Lymestone Brewery was a very boring taste really, and a bit gassy.  Score 6/10.

Triple Pond by the Peerless Brewery gave a bit of a Newcastle Brown taste.  At first I felt the more I was tasting it that I may be getting a cold.  It did get more bearable though.  Score 6/10.

Best Bitter by the Liverpool Organic Brewery gave a wonderful uplifting taste at first.  Unfortunately, Best Bitter did get a bit boring to the point of becoming watery.  Score 6.5/10.

Untouchables by the 4T's Brewery started off a bit watery, but then became a bit more tolerable.  Score 6/10.

Navigation IPA from the Navigation Brewery in Nottingham did not provide a regular uplifting pale ale taste on first impressions.  Could the strength in excess of 5% be a part of the reason?  It was certainly not up to the pale ale standard I would look for.  But that said, at least it did not force me into a situation which forced me to storm the bar in protest!  Score 5.5/10.

Merlin Gold by the Merlin Micro Brewery is a light golden beer which gave a very good taste sprinkled with citrus and lemon.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Score 9.5/10.

Maid Marian by the 4T's Brewery was a gorgeous light ale.  The good Landlady at the Albion said that it had gone down well with the punters.  The hoppiness was most delightful.  It also made me feel relaxed and refreshed, although probably too refreshed.  Score 9/10.