The Hero In Pine Barrens
Caps Off Brewery (England) in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England 🏴
Collab with: Bone Machine Brew CoPale Ale Regular
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Score
6.49
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A malt bill of Extra Pale, Clear Choice, Malted Oats, Vienna and Wheat give this a bittersweet backbone that can withstand a whole host of hops. We then packed the wort with Columbus & Cascade for bittering and aroma, and generous amounts of Azacca & Comet for dry-hopping for a West Coast vibe. A chewy malt body (think liquid Frosties) with a bitter and piney finish that was prominent even whilst the Kveik yeast was getting to work to deliver a really well-balanced beer.
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6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask at EBF Nov 23. Aroma is certainly piney, alongside a sweet gruit element. Opaque amber. Frothy foamy white head. Medium bitter alongside a sourness. Resin and citrusy. Underlying fruits. Develops biscuity malts. Light. Slick. Average carbonation. Long dry somewhat astringent finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Nov 2023
at 13:39
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Keg @ Cricketers Arms, Horbury. Golden with a small head. It is hopped with a mild dryness and is at a very drinkable strength. Minimal fruitiness.
Tried
on 04 Nov 2022
at 13:41
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Very slightly hazy gold with a small, bubbly white head and a little bit fruity on the nose. Has a light biscuit malt flavour with some subtle citrus bitterness and a touch of pine in the finish
Tried
on 24 Jun 2022
at 20:43
6/10
Tried
on 24 Jun 2022
at 18:35
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Keg @ Tap and Can. Clear gold appearance, small white head. Light citrus, sweet malt nose. Mild pine to taste, lightly oily on the palate, sweet malt. Ok sessionable west coast
Tried
from Draft
on 19 Jun 2022
at 18:24
6/10
Third of a pint at the Doncaster Brewery. Thin creamy white head. Clear golden pour. Light bitterness. Easy drinking.
Tried
on 03 Dec 2021
at 17:13