Dark Star Brewing Co. Hophead - Loral

Hophead - Loral

 

Dark Star Brewing Co. in Partridge Green, West Sussex, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  Pale Ale - Flavoured Regular Out of Production
Score
6.77
ABV: 3.8% IBU: - Ticks: 12
An extremely clean drinking pale golden ale with a strong floral aroma and elderflower notes from the Cascade hops. This beer is full bodied and full flavoured yet gentle enough to make it a favourite session beer.

2018 Hophead variation.
 

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6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask half-pint at The Pheasant Inn, Wellington Shropshire on 22nd June 2018. Light golden pour, full white crown. Citrus and floral esters in the nose, the taste also leaning towards a citrus domination. Refreshing and easy to drink.

Tried from Cask on 25 Jun 2018 at 09:41


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

Cask handpull at The Firkin Alehouse Folkestone. Clear gold colour lasting white head. A little floral hop a little bitterness. Drinkability of Hophead. Decent bitterness. Good. Plenty of hops

Tried from Cask on 16 Mar 2018 at 14:04


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Cask-conditioned at the Pelican, Gloucester 16/2/2018. Golden in colour, with a moderately-sized, white, head. Juicy citrus fruits, biscuity malts, some floral hops and a dryish finish. Very drinkable.

Tried from Cask on 26 Feb 2018 at 17:01


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

15th February 2018
Chelmsfaaarhd Winter Fest. Cask in Kegs. Bright clear gold beer, a few white bubbles for a head. Palate is smooth and semi dry, modest carbonation. Thin clean pale malts bring some sweetness. Floral citric hops, floralness dominates. Overall a smooth and drinkable affair. Light finish.

Tried from Cask on 16 Feb 2018 at 08:57


Tried on 15 Feb 2018 at 18:25


6.2
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask at the 2018 Chelmsford & Mid Essex Beer & Cider Festival. Pours clear bright gold with minimal head. Aroma of bitter citrus, bitter melon, hop, flowers and grass. Light sweetness, medium plus bitterness. Moderate body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation.

Tried from Cask on 15 Feb 2018 at 14:28


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask @ Chelmsford Beer & Cider Festival. Clear golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty and moderate hoppy - flowers. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 150218

Tried from Cask on 15 Feb 2018 at 14:11


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask @ Chelmsford Beer Festival. Nice head with good suration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are fruits, flowers, malt and has a nice bitter finish.

Tried from Cask on 15 Feb 2018 at 14:09


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 1st February 2018. Slightly hazy amber with thin off-white foam affording scant lacing. A fine floral and zesty hop aroma. Fruity hops in-mouth with fine citrus and floral notes. Floral hoppy finish with grassy bitterness. Light bodied with a zingy mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask on 07 Feb 2018 at 21:36


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Cask at the CP&K, 25/01/18. Clear golden with a decent off white cap. Nose is toasted malts, orange peel, straw, soft breads, light perfume. Taste comprises tangerine, grass, soft breads, toasted grains, melon, perfume. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close with a juicy hop rasp. Decent enough session gear but doesn't match up to the base beer.

Tried from Cask on 04 Feb 2018 at 17:24