The Panel:
Greedy Cow
The Bull
Beer-loving friend (BLF) The Beers:
Abbeydale Moonshine (on tap)
Barnsley Bitter (on tap)
Kelham Island Easy Rider
Kelham Island Pale Rider
Wentworth Oatmeal Stout
Wentworth Rampant Gryphon
Wentworth WPA 
Abbeydale Moonshine The description:
A single varietal beer based on the ubiquitous Maris Otter Pale Ale malt grist with a hint of malted wheat.  | Abbeydale Moonshine |
The addition of Washington Willammett hops and a lot of tender loving care proved to be all that was necessary to produce a popular prize-winner. 5.4% abv. The verdict:
Yummy. The panel liked this very much. "Quaffable", said the Bull - it was his favourite in the testing. "Flowery and light," said Greedy Cow. "Pleasant - but a bit of a girls' beer - ouch! - in a good way," said BLF, as the Bull kicked him... Barnsley Bitter The description:
A pale brown beer, well balanced, with a dry and bitter finish. 3.8% abv. The verdict:
A no-nonsense bitter with a nice sticky edge. We thought this one would go really well with a pub lunch. Easy Rider  | Kelham Island's Easy Rider |
The description:
Easy Rider is brewed with a blend of floor malted Maris Otter barley and spring wheat to provide a clean fruity palate. Willamette hops from America's Yakima Valley are used to provide both bitterness and a pleasant floral bouquet. 4.3% abv. The verdict:
"Ooh, this is a bit wacky," said the Bull and BLF. Greedy thought it was fruity, with just a slight toasty aftertaste. They all thought it was pleasantly light with a hint of sweetness. Pale Rider  | Kelham Island's Pale Rider |
The description:Brewed from a combination of British and continental malts and a mixture of hops Pale Rider has a honeyed flavour, a powerful aroma and a dangerously deceptive drinkability. 5.2% abv. The verdict:
This was Greedy's favourite. "Mmm, hoppy, flowery, I like!" she said. "It's refreshing and summery." She thought it was a bit drier than the others. The Bull and BLF didn't get much of a look in... Wentworth Oatmeal Stout  | Wentworth Oatmeal Stout |
The description:
Dark, smooth, deeply delicious, and definitely moreish. Heaped with bucketfuls of roast and chocolate malts, this award-winning stout has to be tasted to be fully understood. 4.8% abv. The verdict:
A dark, chocolately, toasty beer. It was a bit spikey, which surprised us - we were expecting something smoother. "It's one for a dark, wet, Sheffield night alongside your bangers and mash," said BLF. That'll be most of the time, then... Wentworth Rampant Gryphon  | Wentworth Rampant Gryphon |
The description:
A beast of a beer. Well-balanced and golden in colour but deceptively strong. This award winning strong pale ale displays hints of fruit and sweetness while retaining a hoppy character. 6.2% abv. The verdict:
A sweet and slightly thicker beer, this one. "Mmm, honeyed tones," said Greedy, though it was a bit strong for her. "I think it tastes of cheese," said the Bull. "Grr, tiger!" said BLF. Erm, ok. Wentworth WPA  | Wentworth WPA |
The description:
Our famous award-winning pale ale, affectionately known as 'Woppa'! A light golden colour with wonderful bursts of citrus fruits and an unforgettable hoppiness at the finish. 4% abv. The verdict:
The panel agreed this was a pleasant light ale, with a good taste of fruit, then hops. Sharp and sweet with a nice toasty aftertaste. BLF declared this his pint; Greedy and the Bull backed off...
The Final VerdictOur favourites:
Abbeydale Moonshine, Kelham Island Pale Rider and Wentworth WPA. All the bottled beers are available from the breweries or good off licences. The draft beers are available in pubs across South Yorkshire.
Greedy Cow would like to thank Linda Hutton of Sheffield CAMRA and the chaps at the Archer Road Beer Stop for their advice. Greedy Cow, as ever, paid for the beer. | 
