Charlie Wells DNA
Wells & Co. in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
6.32
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A classic English Amber ale, showcasing malty, caramel and subtle dark fruit flavours, complemented by balanced herbal, floral hops and a smooth finish.
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6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Pint from the cask at Rose & Crown, Newport Pagnell. Pours dark amber with a white creamy head. Aromas & tastes of fruits, caramel, biscuit & malt. Moderate to medium body. Light bitter finish. Enjoyable
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Jan 2025
at 15:59
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
500ml bottle [courtesy of Grumbo - cheers Graham!]. Opalescent, amber colour with small to average, creamy, moderately lasting, minimally lacing, off-white head. Minimally toasty and nutty, caramel malty aroma, slightly leafy, hoppy overtones. Taste is minimally toasty, caramel malty and minimally fruity as well as floral hoppy, a touch of red berries, minimally nutty undertones. Minimally oily, watery texture, smooth, soft and silky, simultaneously minimally dry palate, fine, creamy, mildly prickly carbonation. Nice mouthfeel, not much character overall - OK.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Jan 2024
at 21:44
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Sample courtesy of Grumbo. Thanks. Clear amber with a small off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and fruity. Flavor is medium sweet and light bitter. Dry and light bitter finish. 040122
Tried
on 04 Jan 2022
at 18:08
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Sanple from Grumbo. Creamy white good mostly lasting head. Dark yellow colour. Oderate malty and light hoppy aroma. Herbal notes. Moderate bitter flavor. Average moderate bitter finish. Oily palate.
Tried
on 29 Dec 2021
at 14:06
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Sample courtesy Grumbo. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are caramel, nuts, hops and fruits. Nice fruity and nutty finish.
Tried
on 29 Dec 2021
at 14:06
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
One-third pint, cask, shared with Finn at Brewpoint. Clear amber body, filmy layer, dotted spots on the glass. Moderate smell of herbal hops and grainy malts, semi sweet. Mixed taste profile of caramel malts, earth, and a backdrop of stewed fruits. Bittersweet end. Okay British bitter. (Bedford 18.11.2021).
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Dec 2021
at 14:30
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at Cross Keys Hotel, Saffron Walden. Pours clear amber with a cream head. Aroma: hedgerow fruits, caramel. Taste: light sweet & bitter, fruity, light caramel malty. Medium body with soft carbonation. This must be the Bombardier replacement. Yay.
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Nov 2021
at 22:33
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Delt med Rune. Varm gylden. Nesten klar. Filmskum. Lett karamellaroma. Smaken lett fruktig med en forsiktig tørr bitterhet.
Tried
on 18 Nov 2021
at 11:34
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
8/10/2021. Cask at the 43rd Bedford Beer and Cider Festival. Pours clear amber with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma of caramel, sweet malt, mashed fruits, herbal edge. Medium sweetness, moderate bitterness. Moderate body, watery texture, soft carbonation. Fair.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Oct 2021
at 14:13