Sam Walton

Time for a review of another Brew Dog number, and - for the first time - it’s a negative review.

The first sip started off promising, with a hint of citrus and sweetness, but from there on in it all started to go downhill. A strong, overly bitter, aftertaste which gave way to metallic notes followed the initial promise, inducing a bit of a shiver and a grimace.

Equally, the level of carbonation was pleasing at first but became irritating a ‘tickly’ as  the beer went on.

Compared to 5am Saint and Punk IPA this beer is severely lacking.

And the bottle, as with all other Brew Dog bottles, has the pretentious - if tongue in cheek - branding that is equal parts irritating and embarrassing. Normally, the quality of the beer eclipses this minor irritation, but with Trashy Blonde it just adds to my sense of distaste.

If bitter, metallic, hop-driven beer is for you then give this a go. If not, avoid it, because it’s not a nice one.