Headmasters Christmas Sermon
Mordue Brewery in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Winter Out of Production|
Score
6.70
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"Dark and rich, just like a christmas cake. This full flavoured seasonal ale is based on Workie Ticket but a lot stronger. Watch out!"
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6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Sample, thanks Grumbo. Dark brown, a bit hazy with large and lasting beige head. Nice winter spices in the nose, cinnamon with more prominent biscuits. Medium sweet start, moderate bitterness, spices. herbal finish and lasting aftertaste. Medium body. Not bad, though a bit sharp at times.
Tried
on 09 Feb 2022
at 17:29
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle thanks to allmyvinyl. Appearance - deep brown and almost opaque. Thin off-white head. Nose - toffee spice bisuit and red fruit. Taste - burnt toffee, hazelnut and cake. Palate - close to medium bodied. Roasty and sweet finish. Overall - good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Jan 2022
at 13:37
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Sample courtesy of Grumbo, cheers Graham! Deep reddish brown colour, some bubbles on top and aroma of malt, dark chocolate, liquorice. Taste is malty, bready, with chocolate, and spicy earthy bitterness. Medium bodied, medium carbonation, malty finish. Quite OK.
Tried
on 15 Jan 2022
at 21:54
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
2/1/2022. Bottle at the New Year beer share. From Northumbrian Gifts. Tyne & Wear rating #300. Pours clear dark amber bronze with a small frothy off-white head. Aroma of malt, chocolate, liquorice, dried fruits, Xmas spices. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness. Moderate body, oily texture, average carbonation. Liquorice dominates the finish. Enjoyed this.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jan 2022
at 11:19
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
500ml bottle [however Grumbo managed to fetch this from an allegedly closed brewery - all the more I'm indebted to say thank you very, very much!]. Clear, dark, chestnut colour with ruby shimmer and average, thick, creamy, moderately lasting and lacing, off-white head. Toasty, minimally nutty, malty, and floral hoppy aroma, a grainy touch of spelt. Taste is dry, floral hoppy, toasty, minimally nutty malty, hints of toasted nuts, Brazil nut, a grainy touch of spelt, moderate hop bitterness, no residual sweetness, very subtle spiciness with a salty touch of liquorice. Watery texture, smooth and soft palate, fine and soft carbonation. Quite intense, beefy for its average abv - not bad.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Dec 2020
at 12:57