Real Ale is not just for boys. Rob Buckhaven picks out his favourites – and they’re surprisingly delicious
1 Light bite
Frederic Robinson Dizzy Blonde (£1.99, Tesco) is a refreshing, zesty sip of spring.
Blagger’s guide
This ale is made with Amarillo hops from the US, which contain myrcene oil and give a distinctive citrus flavour.
River Cottage Stinger Organic Ale (£2.25, Ocado.com) gives you a grapefruit tongue tingle.
Blagger’s guide
Organic nettles from Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage estate lend fragrant, herby notes.
3 Dark knight
Bad King John (£2.15, Sainsbury’s) reveals intense, malty layers of toffee and coffee.
Blagger’s guide
The warming flavours of this strong dark ale made it the winner of Sainsbury’s Great British Beer Hunt in 2011.
Stockists: Sainsbury’s (Sainsburys.co.uk), Tesco (Tesco.com)
Filed under: Lifestyle, Magazine Tagged: beer, Raise a glass, real ale, River Cottage, Rob Buckhaven, Stinger
