Old Empire (Bottle)
(Batch of Old Empire)
Marston's in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England 🏴
IPA Regular|
Score
6.14
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Goldings, Fuggles and American Cascade hops. Crisp, citrus hop aroma. Balanced, bittersweet finish. Strong and very memorable.
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6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
50cl bottle from CityAlko, Arsenal Keskus. Pours clear amber with a decent, but short-lived off-white head. Mild fruity and grainy aroma with notes of honey and hints of citrus and caramel, Moderate to medium sweet with mild, but balanced flavours and a fine bitterness. Easy to drink and quite enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Oct 2017
at 14:27
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Off white frothy head stayed on a highly carbonated dark copper coloured body. Minimal aroma of malt & spices. Medium bodied. Sharp on the palate. Malty to the fore leaving a tangy fruity back of spiced fruits & a bitter aft
Tried
on 01 Aug 2017
at 11:04
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle, 0.5l. Clear copper pour with two finger frothy off-white head. Good retention, nice lacing on the glass. Nose is grainy and herbal with subtle hop character in the background. Thin to medium body. Average texture, slightly light. Regular carbonation. Moderately bitter taste. Aroma of malts, grains and herbs. Slightly peppery. Good hop presence, a bit earthy with subtle citrus fruitiness. Dry mouthfeel. Finishes dry with some off-placed metal acidity. Overall, not bad. Unspectacular but decent, especially when chilled enough.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jul 2017
at 06:04
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Tesco, Enniskillen [210417]
Amver, clear, frothy white head, light lacing
Aroma of slight citrus, dab of minerals, light sweet caramel malts, soft fruits
Taste of soft caramel malt, light citrus, soft fruits, some twiggy bitter hops, quite spicy, dab of bitter minieral, fairly complex, rich flavour
Palate - Soft carb, medium body, light bitter. Finish is more bitter spicy, dab of zest some sweet caramel malt
Overall - Better than expected, mineraly and spicy flavours work well together
Amver, clear, frothy white head, light lacing
Aroma of slight citrus, dab of minerals, light sweet caramel malts, soft fruits
Taste of soft caramel malt, light citrus, soft fruits, some twiggy bitter hops, quite spicy, dab of bitter minieral, fairly complex, rich flavour
Palate - Soft carb, medium body, light bitter. Finish is more bitter spicy, dab of zest some sweet caramel malt
Overall - Better than expected, mineraly and spicy flavours work well together
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jun 2017
at 14:06