Grand Union One Hop: Chinook

Cask (handpump), Willow Walk (JDW), London SW1. Pale gold colour with a thin white head. Whilst the Grand Union One Hop concept is an interesting one, sometimes I think it is sometimes compromised by rather timid hop levels. Either Chinook is not as aromatic as other US hops or that applies to this beer. The subtle aroma (may be more down to JDW serving temperature than the beer itself) is more grassy than perfumed. Flavour is mainly citric - lots of grapefruit - with a spicy bite. Very dry and quite bitter, this develops strongly on the finish and in the lasting aftertaste. Its a very fresh tasting beer, with a crisp mouthfeel. A good quaffer, but hardly bursting with flavour.