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It might feature this name on special/promotional labels, or in international markets, but it is the same liquid as in the one below.
Special (Cask)
With its fresh natural taste, delightfully smooth palate, full rounded flavour and great hop aroma, no wonder its Special.
100% malt brew: Marris Otter and crystal malt with Fuggle and Goldings hop creates a satisfying rounded pale ale
100% malt brew: Marris Otter and crystal malt with Fuggle and Goldings hop creates a satisfying rounded pale ale
London Special (Cask)
Young's in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
6.20
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Full flavoured amber ale with toasted nutty malt, stewed apples and pears, balanced by earthy hops and a dry finish.
Rebranded from Special to London Special 2019.
Previously 4.6% (until June 2003).
Rebranded from Special to London Special 2019.
Previously 4.6% (until June 2003).
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7/10
On cask in London. Great creamy beginning. hints of grain, creamy with a dry fruity finish. Moderate bitter, Nice stuff. --- Beer aliased from original tick of Special (Cask) on 15 May 2023 at 18:05 - Score: 7. Original review text: On cask in London. Great creamy beginning. hints of grain, creamy with a dry fruity finish. Moderate bitter, Nice stuff.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 May 2023
at 19:05
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask quite a few times at The Bull, Streatham as Youngs London Special (02/06/2022) - amber/copper pour with a off white head. Toasted and sweet malty, with notes of caramel, cereal, light dried fruit notes, soft cask carbonation, twiggy hoppy undertones, toasted malty and bitter twiggy hoppy close. Used to drink the original Youngs Special many years ago, this Eagle brewed version is not in the same league but still found it passable in the great condition the Bull maintains its cask.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Jun 2022
at 13:55
7/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 10
Overall 6
From tap at Cutty Sark, Greenwich. 15.01.22. Clear pale copper amber. Dense and persistent off-white head and lacing. Fine aroma and taste og pale malt, medium dark malt and dried fruits. A slight hint of undefineable sourness. Very moderate bitterness. Appropriately uncarbonated. Served well above cellar temperature.
Tried
from Draft
on 15 Jan 2022
at 22:32
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at Lamb, Lambs Conduit. Light malty aroma with a touch of sour berries. Light brown. Creamy bubbly white head. Light sour start before the malts kick in. Pretty boring. Ligh bodied. Thin if slick. Average carbonation. Long slightly astringent finish. Boring bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Sep 2021
at 21:08
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask @ Bell Inn, Launceston. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are caramel, malt, fruits, bitter hops and has a nice bitter and sweet finish. --- Beer aliased from original tick of Special (Cask) on 16 Mar 2012 at 06:06 - Score: Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7. Original review text: Cask @ The Mitre. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are caramel, hops, fruits, nuts and malt. Very dty and bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Jul 2019
at 12:16
4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 6
Overall 3
Cask at The london pub, near royal national hotel. Cloudy amber small smooth offwhite head. Sourish aroma. Flavor is sourish, citrussy, flowery with a base malty bready bitterness. It does taste off/sour, not sure if this is the way it should taste.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Apr 2019
at 21:10