Admirals Ale
St. Austell Brewery in St. Austell, Cornwall, England 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.53
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Originally brewed as a special to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar in 1805. However, production of the bottled version and, occasionally, the cask has continued.
This premium bottle-conditioned ale has been uniquely brewed using our own Cornish Gold malt. Locally grown barley is traditionally malted using a special kilning process which develops a deeper intensity of colour and flavour than ordinary barley malt. Blended with both Styrian Golding and Cascade hops, the result is a deep bronze ale with a delicious rich biscuit flavour and a wonderful spicy aroma.
This premium bottle-conditioned ale has been uniquely brewed using our own Cornish Gold malt. Locally grown barley is traditionally malted using a special kilning process which develops a deeper intensity of colour and flavour than ordinary barley malt. Blended with both Styrian Golding and Cascade hops, the result is a deep bronze ale with a delicious rich biscuit flavour and a wonderful spicy aroma.
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7/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
500ml bottle from Sainsburys, Bracknell. Amber, almost flat with a ring of white head; creamy, fruity, aroma; light floral and citrus flavours, with a syrupy body and sweetness and a sharp underlying bitterness; and a finish that reminds me of wholemeal taste and strawberry jam. Really pleasant; different and extremely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Apr 2009
at 15:04
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
From cask at Charlies Bar, Copenhagen, Meet the Brewer night with Roger Ryman (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=30620221818). Pours almost clear and deep orange with a lacing white head. Smooth hoppy aroma. Sweet malty and fruity hops flavoured yet also with a distinct bitterness coming through. Light fruity and smooth yet also mild bitter finish.
Earlier Rating: 11/16/2007 Total Score: 3.8
50 cL bottle. Pours clear and deep orange with a huge light brown/off-white head. Sweet dried fruity malty aroma. Flavour holds a soft caramel sweet malt. Quite fruity citric flavoured leading into a nice caramel malt flavour. Ends with a nice liqourice note. Nicely flavoured and fresh. Well done.
Earlier Rating: 11/16/2007 Total Score: 3.8
50 cL bottle. Pours clear and deep orange with a huge light brown/off-white head. Sweet dried fruity malty aroma. Flavour holds a soft caramel sweet malt. Quite fruity citric flavoured leading into a nice caramel malt flavour. Ends with a nice liqourice note. Nicely flavoured and fresh. Well done.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Nov 2008
at 03:22
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Bottle. Sweet toffee and grassy hops aroma. Reddish amber color with moderate head. Sweet toffee malt flavor nicely blended with grass/pine hops. Slight hint of smoke in the aftertaste. The British keep doing their duty to country.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Mar 2008
at 16:07
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Clear medium amber brown color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, caramel, hay, moderate hoppy, grass, citrus / pine. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and bitter with a average duration. Body is medium to light, texture is watery, carbonation is soft. (091107)
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Dec 2007
at 04:29