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Williams Brothers (Heather Ales) in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż
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6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle. As expected, it pours a clear, dark brown body under a beige head. Pleasant, roasted nose with chocolate, coffee and mocha. Roasted, slightly porter-sour flavor with chocolate, mocha and a little hoppy bitterness. The finish has some of the same sourness, as well as chocolate. Medium body. Quite pleasant and easy drinkable. (080215)
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Mar 2008
at 15:05
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
500 ml bottle. Re-rated. Clear dark reddish brown body, almost black with a fine beige head. Nice aroma of mocha, coffee, dark chocolate and moderate roasted malt. Flavor has a pleasant light maltiness, light roasted, mocha, coffee, dark chocolate and moderate bitter. A bit thin body and short aftertaste, but acceptable considering only 4,2 ABV. A tasty thirst-quencher.
2008 rating: 5-4-6-3-12
500 ml bottle. Clear, dark red/brown body with a medium beige head. Aroma is light smoked malt. Flavor is sweet, roasted, malty, liquorices and coffee. A bit watery body.
2008 rating: 5-4-6-3-12
500 ml bottle. Clear, dark red/brown body with a medium beige head. Aroma is light smoked malt. Flavor is sweet, roasted, malty, liquorices and coffee. A bit watery body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Mar 2008
at 12:01
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Oddbins. Near black with a reddish tinge and a slight, tan head. Aroma of chocolate and roasted malt. Mouth feel was light with more chocolate and roasted flavours before a dry finish. Good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Dec 2007
at 11:34
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle at Toms Ultimate Glasgow Tasting: Poured a dark brown almost black with a beige head. The aroma was sweet but had a smokey haze to it. The taste was burnt roasted malt with a dry coffee finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Dec 2007
at 12:40
8.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
500 ml bottle, bought in Edinburgh. ABV is 4.2%. Very dark reddish brown colour, nearly black. Large and lasting tan head. Very nice aroma of roast malts, coffee and dark chocolate, hints of blackcurrants and liquorice. The flavour is first fairly fruity and slightly acidic, then a moderate roastiness and pronounced coffee notes take over. Moderate hops and chocolate in the finish. Relatively light bodied for its style, but definitely an enjoyable beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Sep 2007
at 15:36
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottled (thanks GarethYoung!). Very dark amber colour, quite close to black. Aroma is chocolate, coffee, blackcurrant along with some smoke and licorace. Just lovely. Flavour is at first very licoracy and some blackcurrant and some coffee but turns more and more roasted towards the finish. The roastiness and coffee stays for a while in a pleasant aftertaste. Really pleasant for a 4.2% brew.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Jul 2007
at 14:19
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
(Bottle 50 cl) Pours a clear, dark brown with an orange hue. Tiny, off-white head. Aroma is one of hard roasted malt. Light body with malty, lightly burned coffee accents. Dry and very drinkable with a subdued bitterness. 140107
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Jan 2007
at 10:28
6.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. Clear dark brown color with a tan off-white head. Roasted malty aroma with a light coffee note and some chocolate sweetness. Malty, roasted flavor with a coffee bitterness and light notes of chocolate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Nov 2006
at 09:33
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. Malty, liquoricy aroma. Black colour, small light brown head.The flavour is nice, roasted and pleasant. The same goes for the aftertaste which also has some liquorice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Jun 2006
at 05:23
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. Dark brown color, short brown head. Aroma of rye, roasted malt, coffee. Bit flat taste, roasted malty, some coffee, quite bitter also. Decent beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 May 2006
at 10:29