Okell's Jiarg

Jiarg

 

Okell's in Douglas, Isle Of Man, Isle Of Man 🇮🇲

  Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular
Score
6.36
ABV: 4.7% IBU: 39 Ticks: 22
Jiarg (pronounce it "Y'arg") is the Manx word for Red in the sense of glowing and burning, which reflects this stunning beer perfectly. It can also refer to the bloodshot colour of eyes. But let's not dwell on overindulgence!

The beer has a rich ruby red colour from the use of crystal malts. There is a spicy citric hop aroma from the Amarillo hops. An initial sweetness leads to a very smooth easy drinking beer which belies its 4.7 ABV.

Ingredients: Pale Ale Malt, Crystal, Amber: Hops: 1) Fuggles / Target 2)Hallertau / Brewers Gold 3) Styrian Goldings / Amarillo
 

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

Cask at Standing Order. Pours hazy copper amber, light citrus, fruity, dry bitter finish.

Tried from Cask on 23 Feb 2015 at 08:14


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask halfpint at JDW, Victoria Station, London. Reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Moderate but nice fruity and malty aroma. Rich flavour of ripe berries, malts and fruity hops, soft and smooth to drink, but not too sweet. Pleasant beer.

Tried from Cask on 15 Nov 2013 at 13:14


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask @ The Standing Order, Edinburgh [031113]
Amber, clear, dense white head, some lacing
Aroma of hedgerow fruits, berries, good aroma
Taste of berry fruits, touch of orange, toasted caramel malts, nice soft bitter malts
Palate - Medium body, good texture. Finish of soft biitter hops
Overall - Well made, soft and mellow

Tried from Cask on 06 Nov 2013 at 16:56


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask at JDW Charlie Hall; brown/red pour with a soapy beige head, caramel aroma, taste is caramel with citrus and a hint of spice.

Tried from Cask on 04 Nov 2013 at 05:47


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Pale brown colour. Fruity, citrus notes. A nice red bitter, well balanced and easy to drink.

Tried on 31 Oct 2013 at 15:07


5

Tried on 27 Oct 2013 at 15:13


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at Tanners Hall JDW Darlington. Ruby-red amber colour, creamy off-white head leaving some lacing and aroma of lemon citrus. Taste is sweetish malt caramel with citrusy hoppy bitterness. Light to medium bodied, soft carbonation, smooth bitter finish. Quite drinkable.

Tried from Cask on 24 Oct 2013 at 14:19


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8


Appearance: Clear nutty brown color with a fine off white head. Ok lacing.
Aroma: Fruity, mild hoppy and mild malty.
Palate: Medium body. Moderate sweet and a moderate bitterness. Soft carbonation.
Taste: Caramel malty, mild hoppy and mild fruity.
Overall impression: Fresh British bitter. But expected more hoppy tuch when they have used Amarillo.
Personal stats: On tap at The British in Douglas, Isle of Man.

Tried from Draft on 03 Aug 2013 at 09:45


5.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Dark copper colour with a thin body and no head. Has a small sweet aroma and a light bitterness.

Tried on 24 Jan 2013 at 16:30


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

16th May 2009
Spoons Fest.Slightly hazy red - brown beer. Semi soft dry palate. A little bitter but with a pronounced fruit finish. Peaches, grapefruit and orange. Dry spicy finish. Nice.

Tried on 30 Jan 2011 at 10:59