6.8

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

Cask at the Mash & Press, Anstey. Light reddish brown, clear with a small beige/khaki head. Woody, almost funky aroma, some breadfruit, some turps. Tastes bittersweet, more woody Funk but it feels a little artificial. Lightly spiced. Some astringent in the finish. Not bad at all.

06/12/2003. FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, 10-12 Friars Entry, OXFORD, Oxfordshire, England (FREE HOUSE)

6.4

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

Tried at the Ritz, Wetherspoons, Lincoln. Clear golden colour with a white head. Aroma Christmas cake with the spices. Taste surprisingly fruity light sweet and spicy, light bitter finish. Nice Christmas offering.

6

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

Cask at the Wellington; clear amber pour with a bubbly white head, aroma has red fruits, a hint of malt, aroma has dark fruits and a hint of spice, taste has winter berries, hint of roast, some winter spice.

6.6

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at the Merchants Inn, Rugby - Rutlandshire Xmas whale come here, 16/12/13. Clear golden amber with a good sized off white head that retains well, good full glass lacing ensues. Nose is fruit cake, biscuit, berry fruits, light spice. Taste comprises dark fruits, light fruit cake mix, hint of toffee, berry fruits, bread dough, light spice. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, dry finale with subtle bitterness and light hops. Decent Xmas offering.