Bishops Finger (Cask)
(Batch of Bishops Finger)
Shepherd Neame in Faversham, Kent, England 🏴
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
6.34
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Trivia: The beer takes its name from the finger-shaped signposts which pointed pilgrims on their way to the tomb of Thomas a Becket in Canterbury and was the first strong ale to be brewed by Shepherd Neame after malt rationing was eased in the late 1950s.
ABV reduce from 5% to 4.6%
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Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Pint from the cask at the Lamplighter, St Helier, Jersey. Pours amber with a small white head. Aromas & tastes of dark fruits, caramel, toffee & malt. Moderate body. Moderate bitter finish. Enjoyable
Scopey (25115) reviewed Bishops Finger (Cask) from Shepherd Neame 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask at The Justice Mill, Aberdeen. Surprised I haven't rated this before! It pours clear deep brown with a thick, beige head. The aroma is earthy, woody, toasted nut, brown bread, toffee and fruit cake. The taste is dry, woody, quite nutty, walnut, earthy, dusty, leather, some astringency, spice and dried fruits. Finish has a slight astringent, nutty vibe. Medium body and moderate, fluffy carbonation. Fairly robust and with some decent character to it. I am not a huge fan of the finish though, which doesn't leave a great taste in the mouth.
solidfunk (21946) reviewed Bishops Finger (Cask) from Shepherd Neame 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Lime and a little rust. Pours golden with ok head. Light tangy finish. You get what you came for here. Cask.
arvidspiny (5151) ticked Bishops Finger (Cask) from Shepherd Neame 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
From recently unearthed notes, drank December 2018. Cask at the Spanish Galleon, Blackheath. Reddish amber pour with a beige head. Aromas of red fruit, nuts. Flavours of red fruit, sweet malt, touch of caramel. Long malt laden finish.
Botza (2939) ticked Bishops Finger (Cask) from Shepherd Neame 3 years ago
Deanso (15673) reviewed Bishops Finger (Cask) from Shepherd Neame 4 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Sample at 5he Prior John.
Thin white head. Clear Amber pour. Easy drinking
allmyvinyl (21071) reviewed Bishops Finger (Cask) from Shepherd Neame 7 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask at the Caley Picture House. Pours clear red amber with a creamy light beige head. Aromas of sweet stewed fruit and spice. Taste is more of the same. Sweet, light chalky finish.
TedE (2767) reviewed Bishops Finger (Cask) from Shepherd Neame 7 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Pint on tap at Prince of Wales, Brighton. Brown beer with thin white head. Zero carbonation. Laces well. Light hop nose. Full bodied, quite peppery. Finish is tangy bitterness. Not bad.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Bishops Finger (Cask) from Shepherd Neame 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Cask at the Bishops Finger, Smithfield. Pours amber with a lasting semi-firm off white head. Aroma of malt, toffee, fruit, hop and flowers. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness. Medium to full bodied, creamy texture, soft carbonation. An SN beer which has stood the test of time - one of their best.