Broken Dial
Harviestoun in Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Amber / Red Ale Regular|
Score
6.60
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This gloriously amber-coloured ale is made with what is often considered to be the finest hop on earth, Simcoe. The result is a fantastically fruity finish with distinctly malty undertones.
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7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Desmondβs Next Door, Kimmage [260714]
Copper, clear, frothy white head, good lacing
Aroma of lemon citrus, soft fruity malts, soft zest, touch floral, fresh
Taste of some caramel, soft zesty, some roasted malts, soft lemon and grapefruit, slightly spicy, clean flavour
Palate - soft carb, medium body, good bitter sweet balance. Finish as main flavour, lingering citrus and malt
Overall - Quaffable beer, easy going, good flavour. Really should be in a 500ml bottle at 4.5%
Copper, clear, frothy white head, good lacing
Aroma of lemon citrus, soft fruity malts, soft zest, touch floral, fresh
Taste of some caramel, soft zesty, some roasted malts, soft lemon and grapefruit, slightly spicy, clean flavour
Palate - soft carb, medium body, good bitter sweet balance. Finish as main flavour, lingering citrus and malt
Overall - Quaffable beer, easy going, good flavour. Really should be in a 500ml bottle at 4.5%
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jul 2014
at 10:48
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
(Bottle, 0.33 l - BBE Jun 2015, at William K Kurvi, 20140709) The beer poured deep amber and clear. Its head was medium sized and white. Aroma had fruitiness, malts and molasses. Palate was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavours were malts, fruitiness, pine, molasses and bitterness. Aftertaste was hoppy, malty and bitter. A tasty and full-flavoured brew for its ABV. Good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Jul 2014
at 10:46
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
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Tried
on 01 Jul 2014
at 05:16
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle. Creamy White good mostly deminishing head. Amber colour. Moderate malty and light hoppy aroma- Light bitter flavor. Average light bitter finish. Oily palate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2014
at 02:32
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
4.5% bottle from CBB shared by Mick. Really fruity aroma. The taste is pine, earthy, a solid malt body with a good dash of spice. A solid beer. It doesnβt truly come off as an amber beer, nice beer though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jun 2014
at 06:27
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle at RBNG-14. Deep golden colour with a white head. Aroma is hop, malt, fruit. Flavour is hop, malt, fruit, caramel. bitter finish. Medium body. Ordinary beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Jun 2014
at 03:13
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle 330ml (K-Kamppi)
Slightly hazy amber color, small steady white head. Aroma of citrus, tropical fruits and grapefruit. Light-bodied. Tasty mango-peach fruityness, grapefruit in the finish. Clean with full of new world hops.
Slightly hazy amber color, small steady white head. Aroma of citrus, tropical fruits and grapefruit. Light-bodied. Tasty mango-peach fruityness, grapefruit in the finish. Clean with full of new world hops.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jun 2014
at 09:56
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On cask at Au Bar. Appearance - amber with a nice head. Nose - rich oranges, gentle toffee and biscuits. Taste - ripe oranges with a bitter biscuit finish. Palate - medium bodied with a creamy texture and a long dry bitter finish. Overall - Iβd say this was a Bitter in style. Interesting.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 May 2014
at 03:42
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at the Standing Order (JDW), Edinburgh. Golden amber with a tight cream head; grapefruit aroma; zingy citrusy grapefruit taste; and a lingering sweet grapefruit finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 May 2014
at 04:07
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
33 cl bottle @ home, BBE 06/2015
Aroma is fruity and quite strong on English hops. Also some toffee and hay. Flavour has nuts, some toffee, English hops and some fruits. Finishes with lingering hops. Too much English hops here for my taste, but not bad still.
Aroma is fruity and quite strong on English hops. Also some toffee and hay. Flavour has nuts, some toffee, English hops and some fruits. Finishes with lingering hops. Too much English hops here for my taste, but not bad still.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 May 2014
at 09:29