[Beer] Doom Bar, Sainsbury's Porter, Hooky Gold, The Leveller, Tribute

Bit of a beer round up as I've not posted about them in a while.

Sharps Doom Bar.

A lot has said some good things about this newish ale from Cornwall. For me, it wasnt all that - kind of like a flat lager with too much of a sugary taste. Golden and crisp colouring, no head. Maybe better chilled? Dont know, might try that.

Sainsbury's London Porter.

Interesting. A Sainsbury's "own brand" Porter from their "Taste The Difference" range. Really taste, chocolate and earthy. Dark and rich but no more viscous than a paler ale. Lovely bitter after-taste on the tongue. Really liked this, will get it again.

Hook Norton Hooky Gold.

Another little cracker. Pale and golden (hence the name), nice refreshing taste and mellow bubble level. A a nice size head when I poured it and gave a full mouth of flavour.

The Leveller.

A new find, not sure where it comes from. Tasty, dark, heavy ale. A few of these would see be finished I think. A nice sipping beer for sure. Got an almost oaty feel to it, caramel and/or toffee too.

St Austell's Tribute.

Classic. Cornish, from St Austell. Have had a few of these from various pubs in Cornwall (Bodmin, Padstow, Bude) and bottled everywhere. Love it. Fresh, fruity, mellow. A great summers beer, totally reminds you of Cornwall and the setting sun over the Atlantic.