Festive 51
Firebird Brewing Co. in Rudgwick, West Sussex, England 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
6.84
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Our version of the much loved classic King and Barnes Festive Ale. First brewed for the Festival of Britain in 1951 this beer is a premium strength bitter with a good malty flavour and balanced hop character.
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7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle thanks to allmyvinyl. Appearance - deep amber to brown with orange chinks. Nose - toffee nuts, edge of molasses and nougat. Taste - nougat, caramel and honey. Walnuts and hazelnuts.. Palate - medium bodied, chewy middle section and light malt bitterness. Overall - very nice ESB.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Apr 2021
at 20:43
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from Redh. Pours clear mahogany with a thick off-white head. Aromas of red fruit, fruit cake, light spice. Taste is sweet, redcurrant, light spice. Clean finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Apr 2021
at 15:38
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle bought at Growlers & Cans' stall at West Byfleet Farmer's Market. The sweet nutty gluey marzipan aroma hits the nostrils well before the glass is a anywhere near them. Bronze. Clear. Thinnish foamy off-white head. Light sour berries swiftly followed by grainy bitterness. Nutty sweetness develops, it's more obvious into the finish. Light bodied. Oily almost claggy mouthfeel. Average carbonation. Astringent finish. It's not bad. Would happily drink a few pints of this in a local pub. But ultimately it just seems basic.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2021
at 22:59