Boltmaker
Timothy Taylor's in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
6.67
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A well-balanced, genuine Yorkshire Bitter, with a full measure of maltiness and hoppy aroma – Boltmaker is first choice for the discerning drinker – on both sides of the Pennines.
Formerly known as Best Bitter, Boltmaker has won many awards over the years but most recently it was awarded the CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer of Britain in 2014 and Champion Beer of Britain – Bitter category in 2016.
Formerly known as Best Bitter, Boltmaker has won many awards over the years but most recently it was awarded the CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer of Britain in 2014 and Champion Beer of Britain – Bitter category in 2016.
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7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Two cask pints in The Masons Arms, Gargrave Yorkshire on 7th Apr 2017. Copper hue to the amber body, looked good with a full blanket of off-white foam on each pour. Malty based Bitter with some fruity hop action throughout. Very drinkable.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Apr 2017
at 16:29
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle, 0.5l. Clear copper pour with almost three finger soapy white head. Average head retention, ok lacing. Strong yeast character on the nose, slightly grainy, somewhat sweet. Nice herbal touch. Medium body, soft to average carbonation. Creamy on the tongue. Taste strikes a bit sweet at first, developing into pleasant bitter aftertaste. Aroma mostly herbal and flowery. There is this interesting tobacco-like presence... Hm. Caramel and earthy hops. Touch of wood. Quite flavourful for the low ABV. Clean, crisp, tasty. Regular finish, moderately bitter, slightly peppery and a bit dry. Overall, good brew.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Apr 2017
at 09:13
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle from Bine & Vine. Pours clear copper with a foamy off-white head. Aroma is floral and caramel with a hint of spice. Med body or so. Flavor is caramel, even light treacle, with floral hops and a slight touch of spice. Very sessionable. Liking it.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Mar 2017
at 18:57
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle from Tesco, Manchester. Golden-amber with a thin head. Steady golden-ale with a light bitterness and a little bit of activity in the palate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Mar 2017
at 16:19
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottled 500ml. -from Hollywood Cafe Karlovac. Clear darker golden coloured, small white head that went away fast, lively carbonation, mild caramel nose. Toasted malt, caramel, slightly nutty and mild hoppy with moderate bitterness. Ok one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Mar 2017
at 18:24
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Clear, copper colored, medium- off white frothy head. Aroma is of malt, caramel, some biscuit, bit fruity, some herbal and grassy notes. Taste is medium- sweet malt, biscuit, light caramel, bit toffee, some fruit, grassy, medium- bitterness, dryish. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, bit oily.
Tried
on 05 Jan 2017
at 14:08
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
500ml bottle. Pours a clear amber colour with an off-white head, good retention. Aroma: malty, biscuity/nutty, slightly toasted, fruit, toffee. Taste: biscuity, sweetish fruity malt, caramel, earthy hops, faint spices, bitter finish. Medium body and carbonation, nice mouthfeel. Not a big fan of Bitters but I liked this and Landlord.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Dec 2016
at 22:49
7/10
Tried
on 04 Nov 2016
at 16:39
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Copper with a firm head. A bit of sweet fruit, toasted malts, earthy. Finish is sweet and lightly bitter. Decent.
Tried
on 09 Oct 2016
at 21:50
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6
Cask at the Station, West Byfleet. 26/07/16. Sweet fruity aroma. Feint though. Light chestnut. Thin white head. Light bitter with a sweet follow through. Sour berries and caramel. Little body, water. OK.i
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Jul 2016
at 14:27