Adam Henson's Rare Breed
Butcombe Brewery (Liberation Group) in Wrington, Somerset, England 🏴
Pale Ale - Classic English Regular|
Score
6.35
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Rare Breed is the result of Adam Henson’s dedication to sustainable farming and a passion for characterful, artisanal beer. Using the finest Maris Otter malting barley and aromatic Fuggles hops, delicious, fruity Cascade and Amarillo hops and, of course, purest Mendip Spring Water, Rare Breed is a distinctive, clean tasting pale ale with a smooth, citrus twist. A bold, standout beer that’s one of a kind.
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6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Aldi and drunk at home. Clear amber brown colour lasting beige head. Yes decent enough bitter. I’ve had half a dozen of these bitters now and they are all absolutely fine. Good carbonation, fresh tasting, good hops, balanced, Sweetish malt. Some citrus hops. Decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Jun 2017
at 14:39
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
2016 catch up - A standard pale ale that didn’t really stand out from the crowd. Inoffensive and drinkable, but not much else.
Tried
on 03 May 2017
at 09:19
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Half-pint, cask on 24th April 2017 in the Pheasant, Wellington Shropshire. Had the bottle version before (gave it 3.9 in 2012) and liked it. The cask version was OK too, subtle rather than in your face aromas and flavours. Golden bodied with a white head, light citrus notes with a mild malty base. Easy drinking session beer allround.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Apr 2017
at 14:12
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask at Weatherspoons Eastbourne. Couldn’t be less excitiifn if it tried really. Not bad, some very nice parts to it but just bland. (11/4/17) --- Cask at Captain Cooks, Östersund. I kinda hear you from 2017 Jacky but here I got quite intense apple flavours. It was also very creamy and lively - almost nitro vibes. 2.7 to 2.8. (date unknown). --- Cask at The Rising Sun, West Bagborough. Ofc I've had this before! It is still bland but different to previous times. More grass and slight soap. Probably fresher as we're closer to the source. Kept at 5.6. (22/5/26).
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Apr 2017
at 10:50
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Pours a clear golden amber colour with a small foamy off white head. Sweet biscuity malt aroma and similar taste with s light dry bitterness in the finish. Okay.
Tried
on 08 Apr 2017
at 10:01
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle. Amber/orange. Nice head. Mild aroma of citrus fruits. Taste is citrus fruits, grains and biscuit. Low to medium carbonation. It’s alright.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Apr 2017
at 05:35
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle in W2 - sourced from Ocado. Pours clear copper with a small, foamy head. Lightly toasted grains in the nose, faint leafy hops. Light sweet flavour with caramelly character, more light toast grains, brown bread, more leafy bitterness. Light bodied with average carbonation. Decent balance in the finish, further grainy malts, light toast, leaves, faint leathery berries. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Feb 2017
at 12:22
6/10
Tried
on 06 Nov 2016
at 10:13
6/10
Tried
on 20 Aug 2016
at 14:42
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 2.5
Cask at the White Horse, Hertfod on 20th July 2016. Copper with thin off-white scantly-lacing foam. Sweet caramel malts in aroma. Fruitiness in-mouth with sweet malts. Finish is sweet with soft fruits. Light mouthfeel and medium body.
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Jul 2016
at 14:50