UnBarred Brewery Player 2

Player 2

 

UnBarred Brewery in Brighton, East Sussex, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Collab with: Elusive Brewing
  IPA - Red Special
Score
6.77
ABV: 4.6% IBU: - Ticks: 2
Presenting UnBarred and Elusive’s second half of the collab quest — a Red IPA that stands tall on its own or combines with Player 1 for the ultimate flavour power-up.

Pouring a deep amber red, Player 2 balances rich malt depth showcasing Carared and Dark Munich specialty malts with a bright hop punch. Expect layers of caramel, toffee, and lightly roasted malt, boosted by a bold hit of Simcoe and Mosaic hops bringing citrus zest, pine, and earthy berry notes.

On the palate, it’s full-bodied yet finely tuned — smooth malt sweetness upfront, met by a clean, resinous bitterness and a dry, moreish finish. Classic cask conditioning levels up the softness and drinkability, letting those fruity hop aromatics and biscuity malts shine in perfect harmony.
 

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7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 2nd December 2025. Clear, dark brown with pale tan foam and full lacing. Roasty malt aroma. Spicy roastiness in-mouth with berry fruits - raspberry. A finish of roast malts, tangy berries and smoky spices. Light bodied with an engaging texture.
Tried from Cask at Southampton Arms on 02 Dec 2025 at 17:35

6.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
Dark brown with a reddish tinge, a frothy / creamy off-white head and a brown sugar and leafy hop aroma. Smooth and soft, some caramel and fruit sweetness, dry hop bitterness and a bittersweet finish.
Tried from Cask at Tap and Can on 26 Nov 2025 at 18:55