Felinfoel Double Dragon Ale ABV % • Vol 500 ml • bottle • UK • • Flavour 8.5 Other beers from Felinfoel Other beers from UK
	This is a very good Welsh ale from a venerable brewer. Its cousin, Hercules Ale, was one of the finest ales in the world (in my estimation), but seems to be sadly discontinued. A difficult brewery to find, but well worth it for the British ale lover. Review submitted by: Craig Druitt ADD A COMMENT TO THIS BEER

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Review updated 22 November 1999

Comments

Not that hard to find if you come from South Wales! Felinfoel were, I belive, the first British Brewery to put beer in cans. I find it hard to forgive them for that.
David Williams

Better on draught, gives a classic hangover if drunk in quantity, hence:- feelin foul.
[Groan! - Ed]
Gareth Davies

Great stuff, but tough to find in the States, due to the importer's mucking about with his distributors.
Marty, Edison, Wa. USA

I'm fortunate enough to live in St. Louis, MO where we have two pubs that serve Double Dragon. It's far and away my favourite ale. I just wish it were easier to buy. I'd love to have it on tap in my flat....
Jamin P. Gray

Bottled Sampled. Deep brown in colour with a good thick head. Flavour is all malt, sweetness coming through, rich in flavour and mouthfeel. Could be less subtle on the hops. Very drinkable, but again the cask conditioned is much better. (7/10 for the bottled)
imdownthepub

Being From Dyfed where its brewed i may be bias, but i an world dominated by big name beers its rare to find one as refreshing a Double Dragon. Its taste makes up for its lacking in alcohol content (being under 5%)
Rhys Oens

This was once a regular guest beer a few years ago in my old local, Welch's Ale House (AKA Welch Brothers). Fond memories indeed...
Martin Brady

I've had it both from the can and cask. The can is good, but the cask is simply outstanding. Too bad its not more readily available in the USA...I'd be their #1 customer!
Rob Pata

No pubs in Sussex seem to stock these Felinfoel beers these days. Anyone know where I can buy Double Dragon either in pubs in Sussex, offies or online?? Yours in desperation.....
Anne Solley

First sampled this about 20 years ago, whilst on holiday at the Royal Oak in Usk, I firmly beleive that this is the best pint I have ever had (and I've had a few) I have told the landlord of our local pub that if he gets it a guest ale, he will have to make me a bed up :)
Pete

Anne, You can buy online at wwww.felinfoel-brewery.com.
Kingkev

Any way to buy this beer in the US? Thanks!
Erika

A tidy pint, which I used to drink when I grew up in West Wales. Now stuck in Lincolnshire. Where the B.H. can I buy it locally?
Martyn

Sampled cask at the Ipswich Beer Festival 2004, gravity dispense. This is now the only cask ale from Felinfoel. Chestnut colour. Malty aroma, hints of sulphur. Flavour is malty sweet, sulphurous and dusty. Very low on hops. Dusty aftertaste.
Sigmund

Santa Blasters is out this Christmas from Felinfoel. This is the Export 6% ABV Double Dragon. Or so I have been told Come and get it at the Cale'
Stephen at the Cale'

Answer for Martyn, ring the brewery on 01554 773357 and they will take an order and send it out in cans and you could get it the next day!!!! Stephen at the Cale'
Stephen at the Cale'

I also live in St. Louis, Missouri. Dressel's Pub is the place to enjoy a pint or two or three...
Michael

Fabulous beer, they just released a Stout at 4.1% and its fantastic. A real contender Mr Guinness
Philip

One of the best ales I've ever had. Used to get it in St. Louis at Dressler's Pub but now must rely on my brother-in-law's trips to the UK to pick up a couple of bottles!
Cathy

we run the felinfoel pub masons arms in kidwelly they are around in the mid wales area if you are finding it hard to find this ale come and try us weve got good ales and best is good too
mr and mrs grist

although a nice ale i would not suggest drinking in the masons arms if my mothers life depended on it
one of the many barred locals

Hi I have a question I found a can of Double Dragon Export Ale in my yard several years ago. I am trying to get a general date on it. It includes this import info Imported by Florin LTD P/O BOX 569, Front Royal VA 22630 USA. It has deposit and redemption info on it. The top of the can even gives instructions on how to pop the top. It is a 11 Fl. oz can any help?
Samantha

I can remember this being served at the White Swan pub in Crayford, Kent and I'm going back 16/18 years ago. I remember it as a wonderful beer and would love to know where to get my hands on some now (I live in Switzerland now so I guess no chance).
Chris Likesanale

I visited kidwelly along with my family in August 2005 we visited the castle and then called into The Boot & Shoe pub which sold double dragon bitter (what a wonderful pint) the landlord and his wife were very friendly which made our visit worth it i would recommend call into the Boot & Shoe and try felinfoel double dragon
Trevor & family (south Devon)

Double Dragon Bitter, the best.
David Cowlishaw

Where did this wonderful ale go? Is it lost forever? Does anybody care?
Wyn

I picked it up in Waitrose the other day, sold as part of their 3 pack selections of 'Great British Beers'. Very nice! Never seen it anywhere else though.
Laivasse

I have just recieved a bottle of this in a selection pack. Although it is dark and quite malty it is very easy drinking, if not a little bit too light. Very nice though and I can imagine it would be great on draught. Mine came from realbeerbox.com if you colonials are having trouble sourcing it!
Raddog

wow ,first time ,first pint,give me more,got given this bottle in a gift set.can,t wait to summer ,might have a bath in it.only joking folks.is this available in kent ? i came across this ale the same way laivasse did.
mickey b

Not bad! Will try a few more!! :)
stoatyboy - Inverness

The best pint given to man! Full of flavour and quality. It was the first beer to be put into a tin in 1935. They do sell it on the internet for a competitive price. xxx
Tony Kay

Brought one home from North Devon in a variety case a couple Christmases ago. My then 25 year old son proclaimed it the best he'd ever drunk. I'm due back to Somerset and Devon in the next couple weeks and hope to score a whole six-pack. Any suggestions where to locate one in Chard or Barnstaple?
BamaVol

Very Nice
Charlotte Jones

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