Dragonhead
Orkney Brewery (Sinclair Breweries) in Stromness, Orkney, Scotland 🏴
Stout Regular|
Score
6.76
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Dark, intense and full-flavoured, it is our tribute to the Vikings and their cultural legacy in Orkney. The first thing to touch the islands would have been their long ship's Dragonhead.
Dragonhead is brimming over with rich roast malt and roast barley flavours. Aromas of bitter chocolate, roast coffee and spicy dark fruits are complemented by a complex, bitter blend of hop varieties.
Hops: Challenger, East Kent Goldings
Malts: Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, Malted Wheat, Black, Roasted Barley
Dragonhead is brimming over with rich roast malt and roast barley flavours. Aromas of bitter chocolate, roast coffee and spicy dark fruits are complemented by a complex, bitter blend of hop varieties.
Hops: Challenger, East Kent Goldings
Malts: Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, Malted Wheat, Black, Roasted Barley
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7/10
0,5l bottle @ Pierowall hotel, Westray. Könnyed itatós stoutly stouty, pörkölt
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Sep 2017
at 17:05
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
500ml bottle: BBE Mar 2018. Obtained from Beers of Europe and shared between three during a random tasting session at my house on 15th Sep 2017. A very pleasant Stout in all aspects, looked, smelled and tasted good. Deep and darkest black body, tanned head. Chocolate and coffee notes abound in both the aroma and taste: rich, smooth and slick body wise. An ideal and sensible last beer of the evening being only 4% ABV.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Sep 2017
at 02:40
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Castle Hotel, Manchester. Black with a creamy off-white head. Has a very light stout character with a palatably smooth texture. Its roasted malts are best in its nose, but bland in taste.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Jun 2017
at 09:21
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
500ml bottle. Pours an opaque black with a medium, creamy, long lasting, brown head that laces nicely. Sweet aroma of roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate and caramel. Sweet flavour of roasted malt, dark chocolate, caramel, licorice, bitter coffee and a hint of smoke with a dry, tangy hop finish. Light to medium body with a creamy, smooth, oily texture and soft carbonation. A nice stout for such a low ABV.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 May 2017
at 00:20
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some dark chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, light coffee. Yes, some smoke. Nice.
Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.89
Info: 24/3-2017, BB: 31/3-2018
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some dark chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, light coffee. Yes, some smoke. Nice.
Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.89
Info: 24/3-2017, BB: 31/3-2018
Tried
on 30 Mar 2017
at 02:49
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
50cl bottle at O Reillys Düsseldorf. Medium creamy tan head. Clear black pour. Good for the abv.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Jan 2017
at 11:29
8.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
$5.49 500 ml bottle from Market Steer Wine Shop, Downtown. Pours BLACK with a giant, soft brown head. Luscious aroma of smoked peat, chocolates, coffee, earth, wood - this is amazing. Flavor is quote similar, yet not as strong. Smoked peat, light chocolate, coffee grounds. Slightly earthy, slightly woody. It doesn’t check in with that higher alcohol stout, but damn - if it did this would be a masterpiece.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Oct 2016
at 13:27
7.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Pours black with a muddy head. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee grounds, and is a touch vinous. It works and is very inviting. Taste is pleasantly bitter and quite dry, with roasted coffee, nuts, and smoke all present. The finish remains bitter, but also takes on a light sourness from the hops. Body is lighter than average for a stout, but I would not describe it as watery. A good stout, particularly if searching for a stout with a lower than average ABV.
Tried
on 31 May 2016
at 12:10
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle sample at a tasting at Dancing Camel. Thanks Max & Stas. Black with a tan head. Aroma of chocolate, dark fruits, a bit of licorice, caramel, nuts, and a smoky hint. Sweetish flavor, with chocolate, nuts, caramel, a bit of dark fruits, mild smokiness, and a bitterish finish. Medium-bodied. A good one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 May 2016
at 09:07
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Black with short-lived brown head. Pleasant but subtle aroma - chocolate, coffee, dark malt, something medicinal. Medium body, slightly oily with modest bright carbonation. Taste is dominated by dark roast malt, with notes of burnt sugar. There’s some balancing acidity and some softer sweetness in the background. Pleasant but the taste is a bit harsh and lacks complexity.
Tried
on 23 Apr 2016
at 05:32