Benedictine Groove
Elixir in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland 🏴
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.00
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Benedictine Groove is our first Elixir, a unique take on a Scotch Ale. Brewed with the finest Scottish malt & tablet, British hops and tonic wine.
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6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle at cgarvieuk's, bb 2013. Pours clear brown. Aroma is caramel, old hops, greens. Body is medium, oxidized, softly sour, little smoke. Dead. Meh.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Oct 2018
at 21:17
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Cornelius. Deep ruby body with a medium beige head. Nice lacing. Aroma of toffee, tablet, treacle and coconut. Flavour of brown sugar, smoked malt, toffee and flat Vimto. Medium body with a sticky mouthfeel. Soft fizz. A sweet complex beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2015
at 16:42
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
500ml bottle, 5.3% ABV: BBD Jan 15. Poured into a thistle shaped glass (Gordon Finest Gold) at home on 19 Dec 14. Dark ruby hue to the brown/chestnut body, the beige head soon fell away to a thin wisp and collar. Sweet, yet slightly smoky malts in the nose, mild chocolate notes within the aroma too. The taste is also smoky chocolate maltiness, add an alcoholic twist, a malt loaf doughy feel, dark, wine soaked raisins, dates and saltiness: tastes OK. Smooth, almost rich and creamy palate to the brew. A pleasant surprise and my treat after Grimsby Town won their football match this evening.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Dec 2014
at 15:59
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at Craig’s, first batch. Pours dark brown, fruity nose, roasty, taste is sweet, dry roast, winey, sugary.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jun 2014
at 10:30
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
500ml Bottle - Dark brown with red tinges. Fruity, roasted and smoky aroma with notes of caramel, oak and blackcurrant. Smoky, roasted and slightly sweet taste with notes of toffee, blackcurrant, raisins and ash.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 May 2014
at 13:26
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle shared @ The Hague Tasting. Clear dark mahogany red color, small beige head. Smell and taste malts, lightly caramel, slightly bitter. Quite dry. Decent beer though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Feb 2014
at 11:41
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle at the "Lets celebrate the fact that Dean is already the Mayor of M&S Den Haag even though it’s only been open for 24 hours tasting!". Poured a clear dar brown with a thin off white head. The aroma is malt hop. The flavour is medium bitter with a smoky malt hop bitter woody palate. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Feb 2014
at 11:39
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle shared. Pours clear brown with a small tan head. Aroma of malt, a little cocoa, roast and caramel. Flavour is over moderate sweet and bitter. Medium bodied with light carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Feb 2014
at 11:38
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
sample @THT courtesy of Sic1314 Thin white head. Clear amber pour. Interesting brew.
Tried
on 21 Feb 2014
at 11:36
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle, 5.3 % abv, from Nina’s Mini Market. Black body with a brownish tint. Frothy, light brown head. Good amount of lacing. Mid-sweet, dark malty nose. Slightly smoked malty aroma, salty notes balanced by a chocolate touch. Dark fruity tartness towards the ending. A well balanced malt-accented brew (hotel room, Edinburgh 10.08.2013).
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Sep 2013
at 11:47