Jennings (Marston's) Cross Buttock Ale

Cross Buttock Ale

 

Jennings (Marston's) in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular Out of Production
Score
6.03
ABV: 4.5% IBU: - Ticks: 5
No its not what you think! Cross Buttock takes its name from a well known Cumbrian Wrestling throw. This well balanced all malt bitter is rich in colour with a classic hop character that is both refreshing and satisfying.
 

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6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Badger Bar, Rydal, Lake District. Cask. Malty aroma with a hint of oak. orange brown color. Malty, hoppy flavor with some licorice. Long hoppy aftertaste with a hint of coffee.

Tried from Cask on 26 Aug 2019 at 12:08


5.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Cask. Medium amber with a full head. Light malty aroma. Flavour is malt and nut. Finish is light dry hop.

Tried from Cask on 03 Apr 2013 at 15:05


6.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Cask on stillage at the Stag and Hounds, Binfield. Golden amber in colour with a scummy head; caramel aroma; simple caramel malt taste; and a sweet caramel biscuit finish. Pleasantly drinkable, but rather ordinary.

Tried from Cask on 19 Feb 2013 at 16:10


4.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5

Cask at the Bridge, Kingswinford. Pours dark orange with a medium head. Aroma is creamy, fruity malt. Not much to start on the taste. Some fruity malt on the finish.

Tried from Cask on 01 Mar 2011 at 17:02


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask (handpump) @ Market Porter, 9 Stoney Street, Southwark London, Greater London England SE1 9AA.Clear medium amber orange color with a average, frothy to creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toasted, apple. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is flat. [20081231]

Tried from Cask on 23 Mar 2009 at 17:09