25/08/2018. FRONT, Custom House Quay, FALMOUTH, Cornwall, England

6.9

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at the Front, Falmouth, 25/04/16. Rich brown with reddish hues in the light, topped with a light beige crown of bubbles. Nose is light charr, raises, toffee, fruit cake, brown bread, toasted brown sugars. Taste is liquid fruit cake, dates, light peppery spice, burnt toffee, earthy berry compote. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close. Decent strong ... A classic fireside winter warmer for me.

6.8

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

Cask at the Front, Falmouth. It pours deep ruby - brown with a thick light tan head. A big dirty pint of it no less (bartender’s fault)! The aroma is bitter - sweet, rich roast, charred wood, umami, plum and jammy berry. The taste is big, rich, chewy malt, charred wood, roasted malt, blackcurrant jam, plum pudding, toast, umami, liquorice, peppery spice, earth and treacle with a dry, toasty finish. Medium body and fine carbonation. A bit chewy, but it has a nice fruity character. Decent strong boost ale.

5.4

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

1st December 2009
Pigs Ear! Clear dark brown beer. Soft palate. Zero carbonation. Rich but mellow malt with mild spice. Hangs together okay. Condition didn’t tune up for the race!

7

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Cask-conditioned at the Cornish Beeriodical, Seven Stars, Bristol 7/02/2011. Dark brown in colour with a decent, off-white head. Big milk chocolate aroma with a touch of dark fruit and roasted malts. Flavour began with some caramel, before slabs of chocolate character and a dryish finish. Very drinkable.

6.4

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

Cask gravity at Pig’s Ear BF 09. Deep ruby colour with very thin beige disappearing head. Some roast, some fruit. Likeable enough, a little watery on flavour but a decent winter warmer.