Red Kite (Bottle)
(Batch of Red Kite)
Black Isle Brewery in Munlochy, Highland, Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Amber / Red Ale Regular|
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6.51
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An amber colored ale, Black Isle Red Kite is brewed using only the highest quality Maris Otter pale and crystal malts for flavor and body. Challenger hops for bittering with the late addition of Styrian Goldings creates a balance of quenching citrus and malt, and a classic aromatic finish to this refreshing ale.
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7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
50cl bottle from CM-Vantaa. BBE 03/2013. Poured mahogany color with a white lasting head, lacing. Aroma has ryebread and toffeeish notes. Flavor has caramel, hops, toffee. Dry, bitter finish. Medium carbonation. Nice aftertaste, leaves a satisfying taste that makes you long for another sip. Light to medium bodied.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 May 2012
at 07:21
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled (from K Citymarket Lielahti, Tampere). Reddish amber colour with a mediumsized beige foamy head. Aroma is mild crystal malts, some bready notes as well as some floral, fruity and quite herbal and spicy notes. Flavour is mild toasted notes, some crystal malty crispyness as well as fruity and floral with a gentle bitterness kicking in. Pleasant tonguetickling carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Apr 2012
at 08:37
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
Bottled 500ml (K-Kamppi, lot 103, BBE 11/2012)
Clear amber-red color, small off-white head, some lace. Nutty, rye-bready aroma with light hints of citrus. Light bodied. Bready and nutty flavor, lots of caramel/crystal malts. Light bitterness and sour note. A bit too sweet bitter for my liking.
Clear amber-red color, small off-white head, some lace. Nutty, rye-bready aroma with light hints of citrus. Light bodied. Bready and nutty flavor, lots of caramel/crystal malts. Light bitterness and sour note. A bit too sweet bitter for my liking.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Apr 2012
at 11:39
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
50 cl bottle @ home, BBE 11/2012
Aroma is sweet with vanilla, some hops, strawberries and hints of vegetables. Flavour has strawberries, hops, some vanilla and vegetables. A bit unpleasant, the vegetable aroma starts to come more through towards the end of the pint.
Aroma is sweet with vanilla, some hops, strawberries and hints of vegetables. Flavour has strawberries, hops, some vanilla and vegetables. A bit unpleasant, the vegetable aroma starts to come more through towards the end of the pint.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jan 2012
at 06:57
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Tesco, Forres
Copper brown, slightly off white big frothy head, reasonable lacing.
Aroma of caramel malt, light spicy hops, hay, hint of cereal, bit of yeasty farmyard
Taste of caramel malt, bit of roasted malt, bitter spicy bit earthy hops, some grass, bit of citrus, yeast.
Palate - soft carb, thin to medium body. Bitter sides of tongue. Finish - malt and yeast with a bitter, bit tangy lingering finish (perhaps a hint of citrus zest?) that gradually fades (some yeast on the tail), eventually clearing off the palate - the finish is a little harsh.
Overall - Above average bitter with more flavour than usual. Better here than when Iβve tried it cask.
Copper brown, slightly off white big frothy head, reasonable lacing.
Aroma of caramel malt, light spicy hops, hay, hint of cereal, bit of yeasty farmyard
Taste of caramel malt, bit of roasted malt, bitter spicy bit earthy hops, some grass, bit of citrus, yeast.
Palate - soft carb, thin to medium body. Bitter sides of tongue. Finish - malt and yeast with a bitter, bit tangy lingering finish (perhaps a hint of citrus zest?) that gradually fades (some yeast on the tail), eventually clearing off the palate - the finish is a little harsh.
Overall - Above average bitter with more flavour than usual. Better here than when Iβve tried it cask.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Dec 2011
at 05:28
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
50cl bottle. It pours a copper going on cherry-aid colour. There are steady bubbles and a generous head some of which hangs about. The nose is malty with a vague hint of toffee-apple and a green hop note on the end. The taste is much fruitier with crisp Granny Smith apples and some pine on the end. The palate is well balanced - medium-bodied, fairly creamy in texture and a refreshing finish. Overall, a good ale!
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Apr 2011
at 12:40
5.5/10
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Appearance 2
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
Bottle. Nutty toffee malt aroma with a hint of grass. Dark amber color with large tan head and strong effervescence. Lightly sweet toffee malt and bitter grass hops flavor. Light watery body. Okay but light.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Aug 2010
at 08:39
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
bottle from the Morag hostel bar in St. Augustus - Pours ruby red with a medium sized head. It smells of slightly toasty, rich caramel malt. The flavor is sweet and a little toasty with lots of caramel malt. Overall itβs a decent beer, not great, but a bit better than the IPA.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jul 2010
at 19:29