Blaven
Isle of Skye Brewing Co. in Uig, Highland, Scotland 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
5.99
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The ale started out in 1996 as a winter-only brew. However, the rich malty character and well-balanced hop aroma proved so popular, we decided to make it available all year round.
Creamy, full-bodied and smooth, Blaven is also somewhat deceptive – the strongest of our regular ales.
Hops: Challenger, Galena
Malts: Pale Ale, Crystal
Creamy, full-bodied and smooth, Blaven is also somewhat deceptive – the strongest of our regular ales.
Hops: Challenger, Galena
Malts: Pale Ale, Crystal
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6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask ... somewhere in edinburgh ... amber ... light hop nose ... sweet toffee drying bitter fruit hop ... little grapefruit in long lasting linger.
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Mar 2008
at 16:07
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
(Bottle 50 cl) Clear, dark amber with a handsome, creamy, beige head that sticks to the glass. Lovely nutty nose. Very malty with delicate fruity esters from the ale-yeast. Very soft mouthfeel with a wee hint of acidity. 040805
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Aug 2005
at 06:32
4.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
[At Københavnske Øldage 2005] A hazy orange beer with a disappearing off-white head. The aroma is sweet with notes of caramel and alcohol as well as hints of metal. The flavor is sweet and flat with notes of caramel and metal, leading to a very dry end. A disappointment.
Tried
on 29 May 2005
at 16:04
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottled. Amber beer with a lightly dry, caramel and roasted aroma, and a smooth well hopped flavour. Overall a good drink.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 May 2005
at 11:25
4.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 4
Amber coloured, slightly hazy. Fruity and malty, but also very sweet. SUgary finish. Flavourful, but too sweet for my taste buds.
Tried
on 20 Aug 2002
at 04:35