Scarlet Fever
Wild Beer Co in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Amber / Red Ale Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.77
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A hoppy ruby red ale at heart, this uplifting beer raises a classic British style to new heights. Citrus and floral notes from the aromatic New World hops perform a spectacular balancing act against the rich and robust smooth caramel and bready sweetness thanks to the traditional English malts, before a long moreish crisp citrus finish leaves you gasping for more.
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5/10
Tried
on 31 Oct 2014
at 18:37
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle 330ml
Pours hazy amber with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, citrus, grape, pone and caramel. Taste is medium sweet and medium bitter with a long citrus, grape and pine finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Pours hazy amber with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, citrus, grape, pone and caramel. Taste is medium sweet and medium bitter with a long citrus, grape and pine finish. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Oct 2014
at 14:37
8/10
Tried
on 04 Oct 2014
at 20:02
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle from the Stockbridge Tap. Appearance - amber with some red hue going on. Big fluffy head. Nose - initially too cold so only getting hops - grapefruit. Then as it warms some smoke followed by some burnt toffee comes to the fore. Taste - citrus sweets and as it warms the toffee comes through. Palate - close to medium bodied with a creamy texture and a long dry finish. Overall - decent to good amber.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Aug 2014
at 11:18
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle at home. Pours copper, citrus fruity taste and dry toffee finish, little woody.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Jul 2014
at 02:59
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
From a 330ml bottle on 21/6/2014. Pours a cloudy dark amber with a huge uneven foamy head. The aroma features some caramel, bread and dark fruit, with some metallic and basement notes. These elements repeat when you take a sip, with a sharp fruitiness most prominent, along with a tart, slightly harsh bitterness closing things out. Has a medium body and is slightly over-carbed. This one just doesnโt really work for me - it lacks balance, and the flavours just donโt seem properly integrated. Disappointing given that other beers from this brewer have tended to be good to excellent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Jun 2014
at 02:21
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Beer Central, Sheffield. Hazy, ruby red. Thin, tight, lasting, off white head. Juicy. Jammy. Granary bread. Taste is jammy, light sweetness. Middle of the tongue bitter. Some Belgian style yeastiness in there, too. Medium body. A bit overly fizzy. Dry, lightly sour, light bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Jan 2014
at 13:48
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from Cotteridge Wines, Birmingham. Poured a hazy dark brown with a frothy tan head. The aroma is citrus and yeast with some zesty sherbet. The flavour is moderate sour light bitter with a big earthy malt leather palate. Medium bodied with lively carbonation. Somewhat "different" but very refreshing.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Jan 2014
at 11:16
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle shared thanks to Jmgreenuk. Pours hazy brown with a big tan head. Aroma of yeast, caramel, overripe dark fruits. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter. Leather and red fruits coming out in the palate. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Jan 2014
at 11:14
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at the Cask, Pimlico, 02/01/14. Pours clear amber with a moderate light beige covering. Nose carries a punchy hop introduction, light sweat, touch of pine, grapefruit, orange sherbet. Taste comprises madarin, light pine, grassy, caramel, toasted malt, soft bread dough, sweet notes. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, dry grassy bitterness in the finish. Decent hopped up amber.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Jan 2014
at 13:45