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Byline: Arfur Daley

Grog y Vog, 4.3%, pounds 1.99 The Vale of Glamorgan Brewery in Barry began brewing in 2005 on a 10-barrel brew length and their beers are available on draught in pubs or in bottles. The bottle of Grog y Vog has an attractive label on it with a picture of the 115-year-old Penarth Pier.

Grog y Vog is a golden-coloured pale ale brewed from barley, maize and wheat. The aroma is of the sharp, bitter smell of the Styrian Golding hops used to make this beer.

There is an initial bitter taste, which increases in the mouth and on the tongue, followed by a good bitter aftertaste. A very moreish finish leaves the hoppy flavour of this ale lingering on the tongue.

A good example of the pale ale style and not too strong at 4.3% ABV.

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Vale of Glamorgan Brewery, 500ml bottle at Bacchus, Llantwit Major, also selected Spar stores. www.vogbrewery.co.uk