Adam Henson's Rare Breed
(has 2 batches)
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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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
5.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Bottle from Asda. Silk Tork describes this beer perfectly. Amber, with no head and slight carbonation. Weedy malts, some hedgerow fruits, a touch of caramel and moderately bitter finish. Thin mouthfeel and a bit dull all round.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 May 2016
at 14:44
4/10
Tried
on 23 Apr 2016
at 17:19
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Cask at Bull, Sonning, 18th February 16. Pours clear, aroma is ok, taste is straight forward easy drinking bitter, nice for a session
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Feb 2016
at 14:49
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask (Pig & Fiddle, Bath) - Amber in colour. Peach, biscuity malt and citrus in the aroma. Nicely balanced taste with biscuity malt, resinous hops and citrus combining to good effect.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Dec 2015
at 10:09
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at the Three Guineas, Reading. Amber with a white head. Toffee and fruit, especially orange. Bit of fruit cake. Pretty average bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Dec 2015
at 17:49
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ Shakespeares Head (JDW), Holborn WC2. Pours a clear yellow color with a small white head. Has a fruity citrus hoppy aroma. Fruity dry citrus hoppy flavor. Has a fruity malty dry citrus hoppy finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Nov 2015
at 08:54
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at ushers. Pours clear amber, nose is sweet toffee, cereal, floral, taste is sweet, floral, light fruit.
Tried
from Cask
on 14 Oct 2015
at 04:12
8/10
Tried
on 03 Oct 2015
at 13:38
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at the Mad Bishop and Bear. Pours copper with a beige head. Aroma seems fruity. Near med body. Flavor is fruit, caramel, a touch of spice/grass. Finishes bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Sep 2015
at 03:24