Winter Ale
Marks & Spencer Stores in Paddington, Greater London, England 🏴
Brewed at/by: AdnamsSpiced / Herbed / Vegetable / Honey - Spiced Winter
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Score
6.83
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Brewed with orange and lemon peel and plunp raisins which adds a lively zesty sweetness. Also uses left over M&S bread to reduce waste.
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6.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Marks & Spencer Commissioned Brews At Home Beer#3 of 3. Last up this evening a clear but very dark amber brew from Adnams. They've nailed the winter ale style here, which is fruity associated with the season, with a notable spice, has a light bitterness, and is traditionally designed by the brewer.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Marks & Spencer (Various Locations)
on 15 Jan 2026
at 22:03
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
500ml bottle at home on 30th December 2025, poured into a vase shaped UK pint glass. Mahogany brown/red with a beige crown. Earthy nose with a slight fruity twist, taste is woody, again with a fruity twist.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Marks & Spencer (Various Locations)
on 30 Dec 2025
at 23:45
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
500 ml bottle, from M & S Food, Brighton. Brewed by Adnams for M & S. ABV is 4.2%. Dark brown colour, moderate off-white head. Spicy aroma. Spicy flavour too, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and allspice, also notes of raisins, fruit cake, orange zest and lemon zest. Not too sweet, but too low ABV for a winter warmer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Dec 2025
at 23:03