The Rev. James Original is rich and well-balanced with a mellow malty flavour that unexpectedly gives way to a clean, refreshing finish.
The Rev. James ales are based on an original recipe from 1885, and named in honour of brewing legend the Rev. James Buckley, saver of souls and satisfier of thirsts.
Brewed with our exclusive Buckleys yeast, they each deliver a signature taste with a surprising finish.
The Rev. James ales are based on an original recipe from 1885, and named in honour of brewing legend the Rev. James Buckley, saver of souls and satisfier of thirsts.
Brewed with our exclusive Buckleys yeast, they each deliver a signature taste with a surprising finish.
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6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Brun lett tåkete med beige skum. Lukter karamell. Og brød. Lett. Smaker lett brent karamell. Kort.
Tried
at
Royal Gastropub
on 22 Jul 2026
at 11:25
5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Utseende: Mørk kobbergyllen.
Lukt: Rosin, malt.
Smak: Malt, rosin, bitter avslutning.
Skum/kullsyre: Tykt dekkende skum, heng.
Medium: Rating:8-5-5-6-5=5.5, Bottle@500ml, ABV@4.5%, Når@2026.05.15.
Hvor: Kjøpt@Vaaland, Bryne, Nydt@Hjemme.
Navn: The Rev James Original (Bottle)
Stil: TRADITIONAL BEER - OLD ALE
Bryggeri: Brains
Lukt: Rosin, malt.
Smak: Malt, rosin, bitter avslutning.
Skum/kullsyre: Tykt dekkende skum, heng.
Medium: Rating:8-5-5-6-5=5.5, Bottle@500ml, ABV@4.5%, Når@2026.05.15.
Hvor: Kjøpt@Vaaland, Bryne, Nydt@Hjemme.
Navn: The Rev James Original (Bottle)
Stil: TRADITIONAL BEER - OLD ALE
Bryggeri: Brains
Tried
from Bottle
from
Vaaland 1889
on 15 May 2026
at 20:18
5/10
Cask
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Mar 2026
at 12:37
4.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 4
Cask at The Water Gate (JDW), Barnstaple. Not much aroma to speak of. Woody smoke / julmust vibes. Caramel. Boring.
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Oct 2025
at 17:52
6/10
Kergelt hapukas, magus, linnaseline, puuviljane, karamelline, linnaseline.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Aug 2025
at 16:12
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating - Pours a copper red colour with a creamy head. Aromas of malt and fruit. Tastes of honey mixed with caramel and fruit, with just a edge of bitterness. Feels a smooth drink with moderate carbonation. Overall one I enjoyed.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 May 2025
at 10:39
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tried
on 31 Dec 2024
at 02:13
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle 0,5 ltr: Clear dark amber coloured brew with an dry bitter taste with hints of roasted malts, fruits and caramel.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Dec 2024
at 11:13
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask. Copper beer with a cream head. Light malt aroma. Caramel flavor. Medium bodied. Caramel and light spice linger with light grain.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Oct 2024
at 15:51
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Tap. Dark Amber color with thick beige head. Aroma of chocolate, roasted malt, hops. Taste is mainly chocolate, caramel, bready malt, hops. Surprisingly Good one.
Tried
from Draft
on 07 Oct 2024
at 17:33