Nessie's Monster Mash
(has 2 batches)
Cairngorm Brewery in Aviemore, Highland, Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
6.42
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A predominantly malty, lightly hopped beer giving a satisfying fullness of flavour with a warm finish. A glass or two is a must before seeking an audience with the monster!
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6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
(bottle) Clear, ruby brown colour with a medium-sized tanned foamy head. Slightly sweet toasty malty aroma with notes of caramel, nuts and fruity and spicy hops. Moderately bitter and slightly sweet flavour, light with a medium carbonation. Toasty malty base with caramel, berry-fruits and slightly herbal and spicy hops; moderately dry and bitter hoppy finish with a rounded malty touch. 01.I.10
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jan 2010
at 13:16
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask @ Volunteer Arms, GBBF 2008. Pours a clear amber color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty caramel aroma. Sweetish fruity malty caramel flavor with some hints of dark fruit. Has a fruity malty dark fruit finish with some hints of caramel in the aftertaste.
Tried
from Cask
on 07 Apr 2009
at 10:13
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle 50 cl. Clear orangey brown with a small rough off-white head. Sweetish aroma of roasted malt and a little overripe fruit. Medium-bodied, nutty accents and roasted malt. Dry and lightly bitter finish. 070209
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Mar 2009
at 11:23
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle, 4.4%. Weak flowery aroma. Nice clear amber colour. Good refreshing grassy hop aroma. Thin mouthfeel, but nice enough. 6 3 6 3 13
Bottle, 4.1%. Malty aroma, and spicy from the hops. Clear dark amber colour. Small stable off-white head. The flavour is roasted and slightly nutty, but not as malty it spicy as the aroma suggests. 6 3 6 3 13
Bottle, 4.1%. Malty aroma, and spicy from the hops. Clear dark amber colour. Small stable off-white head. The flavour is roasted and slightly nutty, but not as malty it spicy as the aroma suggests. 6 3 6 3 13
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Feb 2009
at 17:57
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
50 cL bottle. Pours clear and golden deep amber with a small white head. Mild roasted malt aroma with a light metallic touch. Sweet malty and slight caramelish note. Vague fruity and subdued hoppy touch. Ends medium dry and light hoppy with a lasting malt base.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Feb 2009
at 04:14
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ Great British Beer Festival, GBBF 2008, Earls Court, London, England SW5.Clear medium amber color with a average, frothy - creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to light heavy malty, roasted, caramel, chocolate notes. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. (080808)
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Oct 2008
at 09:50