Thornbridge Wild Swan

Cask & Bottled (unfiltered & unpasteurised); Regular.
White Gold Pale Ale

Wild Swan is white gold in colour with aromas of light bitter lemon, a hint of herbs and a subtle spiciness. A great refreshing beer.

3.3

394 reviews

Bakewell, England

Community reviews

2.6 I am usually a fan of Thronbridge but was rather led down by this beer. It's low aromatic and drinks like a rather plain ale.

2.6 Clear lemon yellow with no head. Mild aroma with hints of lemon and grain. Hoppy flavor leaving a strong bitter aftertaste. Would be decent on a hot day; on a cold Durham autumn evening, it's unremarkable.

3.2 Pours slightly hazy, pale golden. Thin film of head. Aroma is citrus. Flavor is lemon and grains. Light body.

3.4 Crystal clear bright straw color with white head. Aroma has grains and some spoiled lemons (not in a bad way) along slightly dank hops. Taste has at first just a hint of lemon and not much else but the hops intensify towards the finish with grassy bitterness that dries the palate and lingers on the aftertaste. Light body, medium carbonation. At first it seems quite watery but overall I get what they were aiming for with this beer and I think they succeeded.

3.7 330ml bottle from Tesco. Pours almost champagne colour with a tiny white head. hazy, unfiltered. Light carbonation. Nose is lemon, melon, pink grapefruit, straw and a floral spiciness. Light but slightly sticky texture. Taste is straw, citrus, lemon, grapefruit and floral hops. Medium bitter finish. Really tasty for a low abv beer, and a refreshing summer beer.

3.8 Cítrica y herbal. Ligeramente amarga. Muy suave. Para beber por litros. BOTTLE. BB 25/05/2018

3.4 from Bier-Bienne - clear pale golden beer with a poor head retention; citrusy and herbal nose; moderate malt backbone, fairly bitter and assertive palate; the finish is short, citrusy and light spicy

3.7 Lemon and herb aroma with a bitter and floral in taste

3.1 Bottle at BeerDock Leek. Pours a clear straw colour with a thin white head. Aroma of lemon, light grapefruit, subtle melon and slight floral hops. Taste of lemon, slight grain and subtle floral, herbal hops. Light bodied, moderate carbonation but a watery texture. A short, dry but crisp, lemony bitterness in the finish. Nice citrusy aroma and a crisp and refreshing flavour, perfect for a sessionable summer ale. Just watery with a short finish.

3.0 Bottle enjoyed at home Pale, some haze, big white head. Smell of dust, wheat, light malts, hints of citrus. Light sweet, light malts, wheat, some spices, moderate bitter. Quite dull overall

3.4 Bottle from Tesco, pours very pale yallow like a lager, initially with frothy white head which quickly thins right out then lingers lightly around the rim of the glass. Aroma is lemon, a little like lemon sherbert sweets, backed with a slightly cracker malt, vegetable and lightly herbal hop. Taste is lightly bitter and sweet but also ever so slightly sour. Surprisingly tasty for such a light beer with a medium to long finish. A fine summer ale!

4.0 Cask. An very pale colour with light white head. Very easy to drink, uncomplicated but very palatable. Thirst quenching. Light citrus, and finishes with a very subtle spice. Excellent summer brew.

3.5 Very pale golden color. Frothy white head. Very herbaceous nose with lemon. Light body, firm bitterness, modestly dry. Very refreshing well made golden ale. I was hesitant base on the color but this is a great summer beer

3.2 Goud kleurig biertje met een witte schuimkraag. Aroma: licht fruitig, moutig en citroen. Smaak: lichte fruitigheid, waterig, thee, moutig en wat citroen

3.3 Aroma - lot of yeasts, soured malt, grains, unripe and fermented fruits, some flour. Taste - softly sourish, very watery, a bit of soured malt, grains and fresh straws, juicy unripe fruits, yeasts. Good and very refreshing.

3.3 zeer licht geel wit... grapefruit en citrus... achterin wat muffigs... licht bitter weinig zoet... waterig fris... ol

3.1 Bottle frae the local Tescos. Pours very light gold. Very clear. A light head that fades fast. Thin, cakey malt aromas. Light lemon zest. Very, very diluted orange squash. Very gentle grapefruit. Taste is off-sweet with a citric bite. Pulls at the cheeks a little. Some grapefruit sharpness. Snappy bitterness. Cream cracker malts. Medium length in finish with lasting tang. Fine carbonation. Light mouthfeel. Not bad. Good for a session in the sunshine.

3.7 Sample @c4. Ours golden with a white head. Aroma of light citrus, light fruity, light grassy, smooth nose. Taste is very balanced, citrus mellow malts, decent.

2.9 Mild smell of wheat, coriander. Pale lemon colour, high white head. Aroma of coriander, wheat, grain, some sugar. Mildly sweet. Half witbier, half pale ale. Lively carbon. Light body.

3.6 Color amarillo pálido, translúcido, con capa de espuma blanca de dos dedos de grosor (retención decente). Carbonatación a tope. Aroma suave y ligero: herbal, ligeramente marihuanero, cítrico. Sabor cítrico y herbal muy suave y refrescante. No deja mucho rastro en el paladar. Textura acuosa. Dentro de su estilo, acostumbrado ya a beber mucha cerveza mediocre, es de lo mejor.

3.3 3.5%ABV. Blond ale. Tapped out light gold. 4ºSRM. Nose is floral with light flowery aromas. Maybe some light citrus aromas like lemon juice. Mouthfeel is watery. Palate has pale malt with biscuits, flour, dough, Hops are barely there. Finish is watery.

3.5 Botella @El Lúpulo Feroz, Oviedo 29/12/2016 BBD: 01/10/17 Color amarillo transparente, aromas ligeros, sabor cítrico cuerpo ligero

3.6 50 cl bottle. Clear, very light greenish yellow / straw colour, medium white head, nice lacing, lively carbonation. Aroma is lemony and grassy, wheat at the back. Lively carbonated mouthfeel, bitter but a bit watery due to the low ABV. Taste is citrus, grass and hay, with a light malty backbone. Crisp and refreshing, perfect beer on a hot day, should pair up well with some bbq spicy chicken.

3.4 Look: clear golden, strong white head. Aroma: fresh lemon, zest, spicy herbs (green basil). Taste: dry with pleasant session bitterness. Light session body, not watery and not weak. Fresh lemon-fruity-herbs flavour. Bitter finish. Very good session beer.

2.9 Bottle at Schouskjelleren, aril 28th 2016. Clear yellow body with a small white head. Aroma of wheat, floral hops, pale malt. Taste is herbal with grass notes, mild citric finish with tea leaves. A lightweighter.

3.2 500ml bottle. Clear and very pale yellow colour with a small white head, very lively carbonation. Aroma is light hoppy, citrus, lemon, grassy. Taste is also quite light, sweetish malt, citrus fruit and lemon flavours, herbal. Slightly watery texture, and overall quite a light and refreshing beer if not particularly exciting.

3.4 Pours clear pale straw. Aroma is very pleasant and spicy and fruity. Hops is noticeable and herbal and gives it a nice aroma all in all. Flavour is a little watery but nice for the 3.5%. Quite hoppy, especially in the aftertaste, fruity and light overall. Nice lightweight.

2.9 Refreshing, very hoppy yet still mild, but not really that remarkable. An okay summer beer if you do not expect too much.

3.2 Bottle. Pours clear light yellow, with a nice creamy head. Pleasant crisp and hoppy aroma, which despite a slight metallic bite showcase herbs and citrusy notes, as well as fresh tropical notes of litchi and kiwis. Light body, with fizzy carbonation. Flavour is crisp herbal hops, with citrus, litchi, berries and grassy notes, as well as some balancing, bready malts. Crisp and quaffable,with an almost pilsnerish touch to it.

3.0 Cask @ Small Bar, Bristol. Clear golden colour with a small but stable white head. It’s got a light nose and taste of cereal malts, some lemony citrus and peppery spiciness. Smooth and sessionable with a light body and carbonation.