Corncrake
(has 2 batches)
Orkney Brewery in Stromness, Orkney, Scotland đ´ó §ó ˘ó łó Łó ´ó ż
Golden / Blonde Ale Regular|
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6.25
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Named after the rare and elusive bird which migrates to Orkney to breed. One such bird landed in front of the brewery, so we decided to honour our new feathered friend, with a brew dedicated to its endeavour.
Corncrake is an irresistible golden ale. New world hops compliment the biscuity pale malt, to provide a thirst-quenching ale, with fruit flavours of lemon, apricot and peach.
Hops: Columbus, Styrian Goldings
Malts: Pale, Crystal, Malted Wheat
Corncrake is an irresistible golden ale. New world hops compliment the biscuity pale malt, to provide a thirst-quenching ale, with fruit flavours of lemon, apricot and peach.
Hops: Columbus, Styrian Goldings
Malts: Pale, Crystal, Malted Wheat
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5.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Good looking and hoppy ale that releases a few fruits which are its flavours.
Tried
on 26 Aug 2012
at 12:01
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
500 ml bottle, from the importer. ABV is 4.1%.Crystal clear / very pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Grassy and floral aroma, hints of honey. Light bodied. Fairly refreshing and dry flavour with decent hops throughout.. An acceptable summer ale.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Apr 2012
at 15:45
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ Kimberley Inn, Findhorn Light golden, clear, thin white head.
Aroma of citrus, bit of grape, bit floral with a touch a herb.
Taste - light citrus...bit peppery..bit of grain...light malts.
Finish is a bit dry, bit of citrus, bit peppery with slight herbal note.
Overall - OK golden ale. Bit different from usual in the style but still rather ordinary.
Aroma of citrus, bit of grape, bit floral with a touch a herb.
Taste - light citrus...bit peppery..bit of grain...light malts.
Finish is a bit dry, bit of citrus, bit peppery with slight herbal note.
Overall - OK golden ale. Bit different from usual in the style but still rather ordinary.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Nov 2011
at 18:17
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
[Cask at Hope Tap (JDW), Reading] Amber-gold with a moderate white head and a slight to moderate sparkle. Grapefruit at first before caramel & biscuit malt come through, At first I thought the bitterness was a bit heavy-handed and masked rather than balanced the underlying sweetness. However, more grapefruit in the finish convinced me it worked, and by the end I was rather enjoying it.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Apr 2011
at 16:00
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ Counting House, JDW. Light golden colour, white head. Aroma is light malted and fruity. Flavour is malty, fruity, bit of citric. Easy drinkable.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Apr 2011
at 08:09
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask-conditioned at the Commercial Rooms (JDW), Bristol 30/03/2011. Deep gold in colour with a slight, off-white head. Light, slightly buttery aroma with a touch of orange and floral hop. Sweetish, creamy malt flavours, with a hint of spice and dryish finish. Ok.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Apr 2011
at 09:05
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Cask at the Crosse Keys, JDW. Clear yellow pour with a foamy, pure white head. Crispy straw aroma with some cereal malts. Light to medium sweet, lots of toasty grains and hay, some grassy bitterness with hints of earth and citrus. Light bodied with fine carbonation. Finishes semi-dry, lightly sticky with some doughy, crispy malts and lingering grass and straw hops. Great, very drinkable stuff.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Apr 2011
at 10:27
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask handpull at Crosse Keys London. Clear gold colour with lasting thin white head. Floral hop aroma. Some rose petal flavour. Its a decent golden ale. Some lovely flral hops on the finish. I had a very tired palate by the time I got to this. Need to curl up on a sofa with a bucket of fried chicken. Need sleep. Decrnt beer though. Good condition and flavoursome hops
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Apr 2011
at 09:07
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 6
golden amber ... thin white head ... light musty lemon nose ... soft dulll bitter toffee malts ... not working for me ...
Tried
on 02 Mar 2011
at 10:07