BEER REVIEW: 385

BREWER: Loose Cannon Brewery, Oxfordshire, England

STYLE: Golden Ale

ABV: 3.4%

VESSEL: 500ml brown bottle

DATE OF POST: 21st February 2025

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

Ah, Gunner’s Gold—a tipple worthy of raising a glass in the officers’ mess. This ale pays homage to the gallant Lancaster gunners of old, and its light, crisp character does justice to the courage and grace of its namesake.

The aroma is a delight—floral with a hint of apricot. It’s a refreshing prelude to the experience, like the whiff of air before takeoff.

A straightforward brew, this one. Light and crisp on the palate, with grassy after-notes that linger like the scent of a summer meadow. Pine and summer flowers weave in and out, creating a delicate tapestry of flavour. It may not have the explosive punch of a Spitfire’s guns, but that’s not its purpose—it’s a beer for quieter moments.

This old boy is a steady sipper. While it won’t have you glugging with abandon, it’s a beer that encourages thoughtful enjoyment—ideal for long chats over stories of derring-do.

A true salute to history, the story of the Lancaster gunner gives this beer its unique charm. Its character matches the spirit of its inspiration: unpretentious, dependable, and enduring.

Gunner’s Gold is a beer for the reflective drinker, one who appreciates the light and floral qualities of a well-crafted ale. It doesn’t seek to dazzle but instead stands as a dependable companion. Much like the Lancaster gunners it honours, it gets the job done with quiet resolve and a touch of charm. Drink this one with a sense of occasion, and raise a toast to those who soared before us.

Sammy’s Rating: 74%

 

JYMI SAY’S…

Gunners Gold, named after the mighty Stan Bradford. Stan was a mid-upper gunner on the Lancaster Bomber and winner of the Distinguished Flying Medal, a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force and other British armed forces, and formerly to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for “exceptional valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy”.

Basically, Stan = legend.

And this brew is not too far off legendary status too, to be fair. The 3.4% ABV nature of the beer is both it’s strength and it’s weakness however…

I hate saying considering it’s a low abv beer because GG is a really good brew regardless of its weak nature but… it is the lack of body and kick near the end that prevents this Golden Ale going intergalactic, and that is down to it’s low percentage nature.

But look, you will not go far wrong should you select GG as your drink of choice for the evening / day. From the bright zesty nose to the vibrant orange and lemon notes midsip, to the soft bitterness not long after, this is a beer that will keep you coming back for more.

Soooooooo drinkable.

Soooooooo sessionable.

It’s defo well done Loose Cannon from MOB Jymi.

Jymi’s Rating: 77%

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 75.5%

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