And neither does Stonch it seems. Back in October Stonch ran the Sophie’s Choice Poll asking the question if you were in a pub where the beer selection ran to GK IPA, standard draft Guinness, Wife Beater, Carling, John Smith Smooth, and Marston’s Pedigree which would you choose? Not surprisingly Pedigree romped in. Mr Stonch then promised to seek out a pint of the famous Burton pale ale and review it. But so far it hasn’t happened. Pedigree was a common visitor to these shore a few years back as was the Old Empire IPA, however in recent years Owd Roger is all that has graced our shelves. The other day I noticed a shipment of Pedigree, I decided to do what Stonch seems reticent to do and pour myself a pint…
Marston’s Pedigree 4.5%abv
Pours a light copper with a fluffy white head. Aroma features the expected perceptible sulphur character, but also a complex range of fruit esters , apple and pineapple, with the tropical notes becoming more prominent as you work down the pint, also a crisp malt note. On the palate the apple and pineapple is continued with a firm minerally mouth feel, a touch of caramel before a flinty dry and moderately bitter finish.
Overall a pretty subtle but moderately interesting pint, not for those who cant stand sulphur as the “Burton Snatch” is certainly there adding to the experience. I certainly would take this to a pint of Wife Beater…
And neither does Stonch it seems. Back in October Stonch ran the Sophie’s Choice Poll asking the question if you were in a pub where the beer selection ran to GK IPA, standard draft Guinness, Wife Beater, Carling, John Smith Smooth, and Marston’s Pedigree which would you choose? Not surprisingly Pedigree romped in. Mr Stonch then promised to seek out a pint of the famous 
