Fine Raisin Beer
(has 2 batches)
Cains in Liverpool, Merseyside, England 🏴
Fruit Beer Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.17
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A rich, fruit and amber ale infused with succulent Californian raisins. Choicest hops give depth, density and complexity.
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6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ GBBF 09, Great British Beer Festival, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England.Clear medium amber color with a average, frothy to creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, sweet berry - raisin, toffee, light roasted, light to moderate hoppy. Flavor is moderate sweet and light light bitter with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20090806]
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Nov 2009
at 07:49
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Cask, Doctor Duncans, Liverpool. I always have this when I see it, and this is my favourite Cains beer by a distance. Refreshing, pleasantly fruity and very moreish. Far more appealing than a lot of boring, samey UK ale out there and long may they keep producing this.
Tried
from Cask
on 23 Nov 2009
at 09:48
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at the Back of Beyond (JDW), Reading. Amber with a thin cream head; fruity malt aroma; the sweet juicy raisin flavour is very pleasant and slightly spicy; the finish is dry, sweet and fruity. Overall well-balanced and not dominated by sweet fruit.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Nov 2009
at 07:11
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
[Cask at Back of Beyond, Reading] Deep amber, slight off-white head. Strong and tempting fruity aroma. Raisin is clearly evident in the flavour. Very smooth, mellow mouthfeel. There’s a dirty bitterness in the finish but ultimately it gets rather sweet and sickly by the end.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Nov 2009
at 13:44
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask@GBBF2009. Ambery golden colour, small beige head. Aroma is raisins, plum, mild wood and some syrupy notes as well. Flavour is raisins, spices, quite syrupy and sugary notes as well. A bit nutty as well.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Aug 2009
at 05:49
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle from Sainsburys, Warrington. Very lively pour, with a big off-white head and plenty of carbonation. Prominent raisin aroma with some caramel and spicy hops. Fruity flavour, with more sweetness and a short, bitter finish. The raisin edge became cloying as more of the bottle was drunk. Ok.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Feb 2009
at 17:40
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Great in appearance with a fine off-white head over a deep mahogany body. Prominent sweet raisin in aroma and taste. Some apricot too. Satisfying brew, at least for a third pint measured taste (Cains Bar at GBBF, 07.08.2008).
Tried
on 02 Sep 2008
at 01:50
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask at The Market Porter, London. Amber color with a good white head. Raisin aroma - light one though. Flavor is mild raisin/dark fruit, a little bitter to go with a little caramel. Seems well balanced. A wheat aspect comes and goes. Weird, but pleasurable. Amazing, considering. My wife spontaneously said it’s the best she’s ever had. Doesn’t finish very bitter at all. Recalls just a thought of the grape sodas of my childhood. The flavor, that is. This is not all that sweet (or dry).
Tried
from Cask
on 23 May 2008
at 13:49