That Old Chestnut
Vocation Brewery in Cragg Vale, West Yorkshire, England 🏴
Amber / Red Ale Regular|
Score
7.01
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A rich, full-bodied winter ale with smooth notes of roasted chestnut and soft vanilla for a seasonal finish. Expect layers of biscuit, caramel, and gentle spice, with a touch of earthy bitterness for balance. Comforting, slightly sweet, and perfect for firesides and cold nights.
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7.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 8.5
Texture 7
Overall 8
Second of a trio from Vocation on the hottest weekend of the year so far, which I say because this is a winter ale all the way. Deep tasting with big heavy caramels and vanilla, it's perfect fireside beer, perhaps less so in the blazing sun. It's excellent stuff though. Mildly hazed amber with lingering flavour.
Tried
from Draft
at
Vocation & Co. - Hebden Bridge (Vocation)
on 23 May 2026
at 11:55
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 8
On tap at The Catford Beer Festival 2026, Catford Bridge Tavern. Aromas of caramel, colo cubes, nuts, vanilla, sweet spice. Vanilla, cinnamon, caramel, nuts & cola cubes in the taste. Malty sweet with a light bitter bite.
Tried
from Draft
at
Catford Bridge Tavern
on 03 May 2026
at 19:20