Lion Heart - Dark Ruby
Dhillon's Brewery in Longford, West Midlands, England 🏴
Porter Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.42
|
|
A Dark Ruby looks black like a stout or a porter, but dark ruby red when held up to the light. With a very complex body, one sip should be all it takes to taste a hint of chocolate. With a very specific hop schedule. We have tried to make a slightly bitter yet sweet smelling beer.
Sign up to add a tick or review
6.5/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle 330ml. @ [ Chriso’s pre- Xmas Tasting 2015 ] - Chris and Ruth's House, London. [ As Lion Heart Dark Ruby ].ABV: 5.5%. Clear dark brown colour with a large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, light beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, dark malt, caramel, vegetables notes. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration, dark malt, bread, roasted. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. [20151206] 6-3-7-3-13
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Nov 2017
at 12:20
6.8/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from Bernie’s Real Ale Off License, Solihull. Poured a clear reddish brown with a frothy light tan head. The aroma is dry earthy sweet caramel malt, light floral. The flavour is moderate bitter with a crisp watery yeast, light dry coffee palate. Medium bodied with average carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Feb 2016
at 16:33
6.5/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Dave’s Knocking Out Cheap Beer Emporium, Sheffield. 5.5%. Clear, dark ruby red. Dense halo of tan head. Chocolate malts. Black cherry. Very vinous. Taste is soft, fruity sweet. Some stone fruit dryness. Mouthfeel is a bit watery. Finish has a little bitterness, that sticks around. Other than the mouthfeel, this is fairly decent, especially at a pound fifty a pop.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Jan 2016
at 13:08
6/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle from brewery. Deep Ruby coloured with almost no head. Aroma is light fruity, taste light sweet with a toasted finish. Thin body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jan 2016
at 12:20
5.4/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 3.5
6th December 2015
The Pigs Ear wrap up tasting at ChrisO’s. Clear deep red -amber beer, small pale tan head. Palate is light, semi dry and has modest fine carbonation. Aged - oxidised tasting malts, a little thin cream. Tangy fruits. Light finish. Curious beer, tastes knackered.
The Pigs Ear wrap up tasting at ChrisO’s. Clear deep red -amber beer, small pale tan head. Palate is light, semi dry and has modest fine carbonation. Aged - oxidised tasting malts, a little thin cream. Tangy fruits. Light finish. Curious beer, tastes knackered.
Tried
on 06 Jan 2016
at 10:00
6.9/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared at the chriso and Ruth pre-Christmas/post-Pigs Ear holiday tasting of 2015 - London. Cheers! Pours mostly clear, deep brownish red with a frothy, beige head. Hearty bread and dark fruits in the nose, with accents of toffee. Medium sweet flavour with rich toast, light toffee, raisins, minimal bitterness. Medium bodied with fine to average carbonation. Sweet finish with earthy accents, light cocoa, further toffee. Drinkable sauce.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Dec 2015
at 16:54
6/10
Tried
on 09 Aug 2015
at 09:39