The Fursty Ferret
Badger Brewery, Hall and Woodhouse

The Fursty FerretThe Fursty Ferret
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From:
Badger Brewery, Hall and Woodhouse
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
English Pale Ale
Ranked #174
ABV:
4.4%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,153
Avg:
3.34 | pDev: 14.97%
Reviews:
66
Ratings:
163
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 27, 2023
Added:
Nov 27, 2003
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  39
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Rated: 3.48 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Nov 27, 2023
 
Rated: 3.48 by dymott from England

Nov 18, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dethark from England

Jul 15, 2023
 
Rated: 3.68 by shelby415 from Oregon

Jun 26, 2023
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Reviewed by sherillc from Canada (ON)

4.08/5  rDev +22.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Visiting the UK and picked this up at a local store. Well made, fairly typical amber ale, which is a positive for me. If you want a amber ale you want an amber ale and this is true to the style. Malty, caramel flavors with a slight bitterness on the finish. Good stuff.
Sep 22, 2022
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Reviewed by KleinSchwein

3.68/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Look :- Reddish brown, finger width head with decent lacing much of the way down.

Smell:- Vague . Mostly earthy and papery.

Taste :- Hop bitterness right away , a nice hint of caramel , woodiness and a touch of dark chocolate hidden away. A slightly bitter aftertaste .

Mouth feel :- Nicely mouth coating with small, highly carbonated bubbles.

Overall:- Tasty.
Sep 16, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by CRObighit2 from Canada (ON)

Aug 20, 2022
 
Rated: 2.97 by misteil from Ireland

Aug 05, 2022
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Reviewed by Offa from California

4.44/5  rDev +32.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Cask at Lulworth Cove Inn.
Copper slightly darker than Tanglefoot. Richer off white head.
Aroma metal and flowery. Full bodied.
Taste. Full bodied. Light body but Rich character. Lightly caramelly, flowery. Zesty balanced bitter and sweet. Nice.
Jul 23, 2022
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Reviewed by LanceBiggums from Canada (AB)

4.18/5  rDev +25.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a nice clear orange amber with two fingers of foamy off-white head that leave splotchy rings of lacing as they recede. The unmistakable sweetness of crystal malt is prominent on the nose, as is a hint of orange, and floral, citrus hops. The taste is more of the same, with that nice sweet crystal malt making it go down very smooth, but more than enough distinctly English hops to make it interesting, and pleasantly bitter. The balance is typically English and exactly what I love in an English ale. Very drinkable, well balanced, a bit of complexity, yet simple enough to session without a second thought. The carbonation is fairly calm, which I also like about English ales. Overall a delicious pint. Superb.
May 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by paulish from New York

Oct 04, 2021
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Reviewed by James94 from England

4.09/5  rDev +22.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
L: Chestnut gold colour, lasting head and lacing
S: Ginger, biscuit, caramel, coffee, herbs
T: Strawberry, spices, herbs, biscuit
F: Bitterness on the end, low-medium bodied

O: 4
Aug 23, 2021
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Reviewed by JamFuel from Sweden

3.86/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a golden amber with thick head and wicked amounts of lacing.

Smell is malty with a bit of sweetness. Notes of brown bread and hints of rye, citrus, caramel and some floral hints.

Taste is malty and sweet with some peppery rye hints. Notes of brown bread, citrus, dried fruit and some floral hints. Moderate bitterness, well balanced.

Mouthfeel is medium, well carbonated.

Overall, a nice English pale, would love to try it on cask.
Jul 31, 2021
 
Rated: 3.34 by Silke_Neryn from Sweden

Jul 16, 2021
 
Rated: 3.97 by Daneve76 from Australia

May 26, 2021
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Reviewed by taxandbeerguy from Canada (ON)

3.44/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
500 ml bottle from a Beer Store I don't often frequent. Date says April 21, so I guess it's almost at its best before date. Served cool into a tulip/

Appearance - Clear amber colored brew with honey brown hues. Two fingers of dense white head are poured and rest on top; very good staying power. Not a lot of bubbles or any lacing but still an attractive brew.

Smell - plenty of malt subtle bits of bready and caramel mixed together with a slight fruitiness of apples, pears and a slight bit of grapes.

Taste - Light and thin, modest bitterness, with a lit bit of caramel sweetness and slight fruity exclamations. Better the more you sip of it.

Mouthfeel - Medium -light bodied, moderate carbonation and easy drinking. As with the style an easy beer to knock back a few of if you have nowhere to go or nothing to do.

Overall - A pretty decent English pale ale, I think the hops could shine through a bit more, although this may be a faded batch if it is elderly. Worth a try for sure and enjoyable enough quaff.
Apr 03, 2021
 
Rated: 3.69 by Andy32 from Canada (ON)

Jul 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by Rymish from Colorado

Nov 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3.52 by jak from North Carolina

Oct 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.59 by DannyBaldoni from Canada (QC)

Aug 06, 2019
The Fursty Ferret from Badger Brewery, Hall and Woodhouse
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 163 ratings