A pub critic who resorted to home-brewing beer due to the coronavirus lockdown has given his verdict on the fruits of his labour.

Kent Online’s Secret Drinker, who rebranded as the Home Drinker following the closure of all pubs, gave his creation three stars out of five after experimenting with a kit acquired from Germany.

HTFP previously reported how the anonymous critic had conducted a review of his own shed following the lockdown.

In his latest review, the Secret Drinker described his creation as having “ample fizz”.

He wrote: “There isn’t a great deal of aftertaste, but for me the level of maltiness and initial taste was a delight – and far better than I’d hoped for.

“It is naturally cloudy and I did spot just one or two very, very small specks of sediment but certainly nothing to put you off.”

The critic added: “Although I hugely enjoyed the brewing experience, more than anything it reminded me just how much I’m missing being able to pop to the pub.”

This week, he will now review a visit to a virtual pub.

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