Double Maxim (Cask)
(Batch of Double Maxim)
Maxim Brewery in Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England 🏴
Brown Ale Regular|
Score
6.22
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The first and only one. In 1901, Maxim Ale was first introduced to the North East. Following an increase in strength in 1938, it became known as Double Maxim. This premium quality ale is still famous among discerning drinkers for its well-rounded flavour.
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6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Commercial Rooms, Bristol, November 2012. Deep copper in colour with a slight white head. Fruity sweetness, some caramel, a touch of roast and gentle finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Jan 2013
at 07:51
5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5
Penderels Oak, Holborn 1 Nov 12. JDW Festivaløl. Dyp brun. Nesten ikke skum. Det lille som er fester seg til glasset. Beskjeden fruktaroma. Smaken er plommer. Lite annet. Litt tørr ettersmak
Tried
on 03 Jan 2013
at 00:49
5.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Festival ale, from cask, one-third pint at Penderels Oak. Deep, dark brown coloured body. Disappearing layer, spotty lacing. Mild malty aroma, hints of dried fruits. Liquorice malts offset by dusty hops in flavour. Dry bitter endnotes. Middle of the road (London, 01.11.2012).
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Nov 2012
at 05:29
5.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 3.5
26th October 2012
Crosse Keys Spoons. Clear brown beer, good off white head. Palate is light and a little dry. Mild carbonation. Sweet milky yohgurt taste! Lacto infection? Bitter hoppy dry finish. Weird!
Crosse Keys Spoons. Clear brown beer, good off white head. Palate is light and a little dry. Mild carbonation. Sweet milky yohgurt taste! Lacto infection? Bitter hoppy dry finish. Weird!
Tried
on 08 Nov 2012
at 07:07
5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
[Cask at the Hope Tap (JDW), Reading] Deep chestnut with a thick white head. A bit of treacle. Some dry, roasty malts. A little chocolate. Unexciting, not really much to this beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Nov 2012
at 14:07
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at The Greyhound (JDW), Maidenhead. Reddish chestnut with a tight cream head; muted earthy malt aroma; rich and creamy in the mouth, dry and malty with some burnt toffee; then a dry and earthy finish. A pleasing Brown Ale.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Oct 2012
at 13:45
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at Hamilton Hall, JDW, London. Pours clear, rich golden-brown with a fine, white cream head. Brown bread nose. Medium sweet flavor with rich brown bread, toasty sugars, faint chocolate. Light to medium bodied with fine, lightly chewy carbonation. Swet finish with more toasted sugars, tasty brown bread, very mellow bitterness. Decent stuff.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Oct 2012
at 01:14
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask handpull at Westgate Spoons Canterbury. Deep brown colour. Quite a malty beer. Not a huge aroma. Dryish finish. Malty briwn ale. Simple. Ok.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Oct 2012
at 10:11
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 6
Cask at Charlie Hall (JDW) part of Autumn 2012 Beer Festival; Dark amber pour, quite malty a slight hint of spice.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Oct 2012
at 05:49
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
cask at sorder ... coppper red ... thin tan head ... soft dark fruit nose ... sweet malts .. soft blackcurrant fruits ... sweet toffee fruits
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Oct 2012
at 04:17