19/12/2001. GLASS WORKS, 4 Wharton Street, CARDIFF, Cardiff, Wales (GREENE KING)

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Dark mahogany with no head, this beer was poured very poorly by a young slip of a lass in a pub in Hammersmith, London on Boxing day evening 2006. Christmas cake/pudding spices attacked my nose, along with sweet malts, very interesting. The aroma carried on into the taste, a thicker mouthfeel than I was expecting from a mild, almost rich. A very nice mild, one I will have again if our paths cross.

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Mild bitterness, good fruits, full of taste and almost a full bodied real ale.

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Bottled. Ruby red colour, mediumsized beige foamy/fluffy head that settles into small cream. Aroma is roasted malts, toasted notes as well as some smoked wet wood and mild earthy notes. Flavour is dark fruits, smoked wet wood, mild liquorice and some slight roasted notes. Also some very mild cinnamon around.

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Cask (handpump) @ The Lord Moon Of The Mall, Whitehall, Greater London, England SW1A 2DY .Clear medium to dark red brown color with a average to large, frothy to creamy, good lacing, fully lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, caramel, dark berry, raisin. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft to flat. [20081229]

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Cask (JDW Pub in London) - Dark brown with red tings. Fruity aroma with malt and raisins. Fruity taste with a sweet and hoppy element with raisins, toffee and some spicy malt notes.

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cask at the JDW edinburgh ... deep brown ... sweet light chocolate malts nose... lovely woody chocolate... soft mellow fruits in background... little creamy and caramel

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[Cask at the Old Manor (JDW), Bracknell.] Tawny brown with a ruby tint and a dense cream head; caramel and treacle aroma; smooth caramel body, rather dry to start, then some roast hazelnuts come through before a warming sweet tracel finish. A very pleasing winter ale.

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Bottle. Clear, ruby body with a decent beige head. Rounded nose with dried fruits, a little roasted nose, raisins, and a touch of port. The flavor has dried fruits, hints of alcohol, hops, roasted malt and raisins. Medium body. Lightly roasted finish with some hops and dried fruits. A nice mild, where the aroma is the most satisfying part of the experience. (070627)

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Bottle. Dark brown colour with a beige head. Aroma is sweet, caramel. Flavour is caramel, sweet, apple, malt, hay, hop. OK beer.