Iron Brew
Freeminer in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.07
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A ruby red bitter, made with special coloured malts. A very rich malt character, which gives an impression of a stronger beer than its 4.2% ABV. Made with an American hop variety, the beer is an interesting departure from the norm, demonstrating a wide spectrum of unusual floral flavour notes which appeal to the ale drinker who is looking for something a little more cerebral than the usual session strength style beers. The hop is out there somewhere . . . Originally brewed as a one off, demand has led to permanent production.
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11/09/1996. WETHERSPOONS, Victoria Station, LONDON, SW1, England (WETHERSPOONS)
Tried
on 01 Dec 2022
at 05:08
5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 6
Cask-conditioned at the JDW on Whitehall, 28/5/2013. Attractive, deep copper with a tight, off white head. Toffee, with some red fruits and then not much else until a metallic, bitter finish. Not for me.
Tried
from Cask
on 29 May 2013
at 08:28
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask at JDW Charlie Hall; dark brown pour with off white head, biscuity malt aroma and taste, bitter and some caramel.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 May 2013
at 05:33
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Amber with a small off-white head. Biscuit-y malt aroma with a little fruitiness. Dry malty flavour with a little grassy hops.
Tried
on 11 Oct 2008
at 16:29
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at the Old Manor (JDW), Bracknell. Hazy reddish brown with a dense cream head; malty aroma; smooth, fruity and slightly spicy with a gentle bitter finish. Rather plain and ordinary.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Oct 2008
at 09:00
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask at EBF. Frothy white good mostly lasting head. Moderate bitter and light malty aroma. Light bitter flavor. Oily palate. Messy and weird brew.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Sep 2008
at 04:06
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From cask. Pours clear and golden orange with a fully gone head. Malty and slight fruity hops aroma. Flavour is smooth roasted malt towards breadish. Light fruity hops note swept through this into a nice lingering malty finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Sep 2008
at 09:34
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at EBF 2008, on Saturday September 13Labelled 4.0% ABVHazy copper color, white head. Sweet and fruity taste. Sweet malty scent. Medium mouthfeel, low bitterness.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Sep 2008
at 14:15
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Clear dark amber with no head. Sweet malty aroma with caramel notes. Fruity flavour with toasted malt, caramel and hops that gives it a bitter finish.
Tried
on 14 Sep 2008
at 13:03
6.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
[Cask at Volunteers Arms, GBBF, 2004] A nut-brown beer with a small light brown head. The aroma is sweet and roasted. The flavor is sweet malty with notes of roasted bread.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Apr 2005
at 14:29