I continue to live it up over half term, with a solo trip to the pub tonight.
Smokeless (Red Willow 5.7%)
A porter, infused with chipotle chillies. Not as goofy as it sounds this - the smokey porterishness is present and correct, with the chipotle flavours detectable, and their heat coming through into the flavour. I don't think I'd drink a full pint of this, but a half by a roaring fire on a frosty evening would be just the ticket.
Clwyd Gold (Facers 3.5%)
I realise now that I mistook this for Bragdy Conwy's Clogwyn Gold. Whereas I quite like the latter, I found Clwyd Gold a bit thin. There's possibly a case to be made for it being a session brew, but there's fuller flavoured options out there.
Pint (Marble Brewery, 3.9%)
Really lovely, and quite a traditional taste. Malt up front, with a little bitter hop towards the end. Like the bitter you remember from the pub renowned for keeping their beer well. Lovely stuff.