Black Thorn Ale

A plain flat unfussy beer with a lovely hit on the roof of the mouth after a gulp. No extra flavours of fruit or spices or herbs, just the pure beer taste. Lovely. Not so much a rushing stream as something clear and pure. Likelihood to buy again: 100%. Waitrose about £1.80.
Thornbridge Hall Country House Brewery. www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk.