The Rev James Original (Cask)
(Batch of The Rev James Original)
Brains in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales 🏴
Traditional Beer - Old Ale Regular|
Score
6.23
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A Taste of the Good Life
Renamed from The Rev James when the Rev James range expanded to include Gold and Rye.
Originally brewed by Crown Buckley as Reverend James Original Ale, the brand was kept by Brains when they acquired Crown Buckley in 1998. Initially still badged as Buckleys, it became unbadged, simply known as The Rev. James.
The beer is named after the founder of Buckley’s Brewery, the Reverend James Buckley (1770 – 1839). It is brewed to a traditional recipe and has been described as having a flavour not commonly available these days. Full-bodied and warming, The Rev. James is rich in palate, spicy and aromatic with a deeply satisfying finish.
Renamed from The Rev James when the Rev James range expanded to include Gold and Rye.
Originally brewed by Crown Buckley as Reverend James Original Ale, the brand was kept by Brains when they acquired Crown Buckley in 1998. Initially still badged as Buckleys, it became unbadged, simply known as The Rev. James.
The beer is named after the founder of Buckley’s Brewery, the Reverend James Buckley (1770 – 1839). It is brewed to a traditional recipe and has been described as having a flavour not commonly available these days. Full-bodied and warming, The Rev. James is rich in palate, spicy and aromatic with a deeply satisfying finish.
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7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
# 3083; 7/2022. Malty, fruity, caramel aroma. Clear bronze body, off-white head guickly disappeared. Malty, caramel, fruity, nutty, herbal, slightly vanilla. Very good old ale. Pint, hand-pulled, pub (Navigation), Newark, East Midland, England.
Tried
on 03 Jul 2022
at 17:32
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at the Falcon, HWY, 20/05/22. Clear amber to copper with a good sized off white head. Nose is dried fruits, brown bread, herb, biscuit. Taste comprises dates, biscuits, stewed fruits, fruit loaf, nutty, dark malts, figs. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, light drying close with a modest bitter edge. Decent cask offering.
Tried
from Cask
on 20 May 2022
at 08:23
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
From tap at Champion, Kensington, London 12.12.21. Served without using a sparkler. Clear mahogany. Head is diminishing to nothing. No lacing. Appropriately uncarbonated. Aroma and taste of medium dark malt, brittle, bark, prunes, balanced with medium bitterness and subtle hops.
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Dec 2021
at 22:44
7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at Butlers Bell, Stafford I have to declare a vested interest here – the original Reverend James (Buckley) was my great great great grandfather ! Needles to say then, I have been drinking this ever since it was first brewed by Brains. Anyway, it pours the classic “bitter brown” colour with a good cream head and good lacing. Fresh floral hops and a hint of vanilla in the nose. Taste is mainly malty with a touch of ginger, with more ginger in the finish. I may be biased, but I think this is one of the best beers of its type (mainstream bitter)
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Nov 2019
at 00:17