Dawkins Ales Matthews Hayeswood XA

Matthews Hayeswood XA

 

Dawkins Ales in Bristol, Bristol, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Winter Out of Production
Score
6.61
ABV: 5.3% IBU: - Ticks: 3
A ruby-red bitter ale with a festive aroma of mulling spices and smoked malt. Hayeswood XA (Xmas Ale) brings you the taste of Christmas in a glass! Brewed in December only.
 

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20/12/2006. RAVEN, 7 Queen Street, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England (FREE HOUSE). This check-in dates from when Dawkins was known as Matthews
Tried on 31 Dec 2022 at 06:57

6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask (handpump) @ Market Porter, 9 Stoney Street, Southwark London, Greater London England SE1 9AA.Clear medium to dark amber color with a average, frothy - creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, nutty, caramel, black berries, smoke, licorice notes in the finish. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20081227]
Tried from Cask on 18 Mar 2009 at 03:22

6.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cask conditioned gravity, White Cliffs BF 08. Ruby colour with lasting dark beige head. Spicey aroma. It’s got some dry malt. Not fantastic flavour. But good chewy version of a spiced beer.
Tried from Cask on 06 Feb 2008 at 11:49