Player 2
UnBarred Brewery in Brighton, East Sussex, England 🏴
Collab with: Elusive BrewingIPA - Red Special
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Score
6.77
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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.
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
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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
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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