Patrons Project 30.05 // Lanre Bakare // Donzoko // Double Northern // Imperial Burton IPA
Northern Monk Brew Co. in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England 🏴
Traditional Beer - Burton Ale Series|
Score
7.25
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The fifth release in the Lanre Bakare Patrons Project series pays homage to the Northern Soul all-nighters that are a key focus of Lanre’s latest, and first non-fiction book: ‘We Were There: How Black culture, resistance and community shaped modern Britain.’
Double Northern is a modern take on a classic beer that was prevalent at the time Northern Soul was dominating dancefloors across the North of England, and a direct nod to the Burton-upon-Trent heritage of the style. We teamed up with Donzoko to create this reimagined recipe, which started with the ‘burtonisation’ of the water, pushing the mineral content much higher than we usually would.
The base combines historic Chevallier malt with Maris Otter, while Brewers Invert Sugar No.1 boosts ABV and fermentability whilst honouring traditional brewing methods. English hop varieties First Gold, East Kent Goldings and Bramling Cross deliver marmalade, earthy spice, and winter berry flavours with a bold bitterness.
Double Northern is a modern take on a classic beer that was prevalent at the time Northern Soul was dominating dancefloors across the North of England, and a direct nod to the Burton-upon-Trent heritage of the style. We teamed up with Donzoko to create this reimagined recipe, which started with the ‘burtonisation’ of the water, pushing the mineral content much higher than we usually would.
The base combines historic Chevallier malt with Maris Otter, while Brewers Invert Sugar No.1 boosts ABV and fermentability whilst honouring traditional brewing methods. English hop varieties First Gold, East Kent Goldings and Bramling Cross deliver marmalade, earthy spice, and winter berry flavours with a bold bitterness.
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7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Panda at home, thanks to Kenneth, 18/09/2025.
Clear deep amber topped with a lasting just off white head.
Nose is candied orange peel, caramel, light stewed fruits, bread pudding.
Taste comprises airy malts, biscuit, herb, hedgerow, orange zest, grass.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a light bitter edge.
Tidy drop ... subtle and well nuanced throughout.
Clear deep amber topped with a lasting just off white head.
Nose is candied orange peel, caramel, light stewed fruits, bread pudding.
Taste comprises airy malts, biscuit, herb, hedgerow, orange zest, grass.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a light bitter edge.
Tidy drop ... subtle and well nuanced throughout.
Tried
on 18 Sep 2025
at 18:20
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
31st August 2025
Can. Near clear orange beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is light, semi dry, good fine minerally carbonation. The malts are smooth and have a pleasant mild creamy caramel vibe. The trio of English hops bring mild marmalade, a slight earthiness. A little bramble fruits. A little ripe apricot on the back end along with mild pine and very mild hop spice. Yeah, like this. Modern brew but quintessentially English.
Can. Near clear orange beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is light, semi dry, good fine minerally carbonation. The malts are smooth and have a pleasant mild creamy caramel vibe. The trio of English hops bring mild marmalade, a slight earthiness. A little bramble fruits. A little ripe apricot on the back end along with mild pine and very mild hop spice. Yeah, like this. Modern brew but quintessentially English.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Sep 2025
at 16:46
7.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can from Cotteridge Wines; hady light copper pour with a big beige head, aroma has strong malts and floral hop action, taste has caramel, orange, smooth bitterness, quite pleasant
Tried
from Can
from
Cotteridge Wines
on 27 Jul 2025
at 09:33
7/10
Roodoranje, licht hazy, beetje schuim. Weinig geur, schraal pils, caramel. Bessen, droge witte wijn, weinig CO2. #historical ##burtonAle
Tried
from Can
on 18 Jul 2025
at 21:38
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can 440ml. @ home - fonefan & Brugmansia House. 🏡🇩🇰 ☀️ 🐝🦋 [ As Northern Monk Patrons Project 30.05 // Lanre Bakare // Donzoko // Double Northern // Imperial Burton IPA ]. ABV: 7.0%. [20250704]. 7/3-/7-/4/15
Tried
from Can
on 04 Jul 2025
at 21:03
7/10
Tried
from Can
on 04 Jul 2025
at 20:59
8/10
Tried
from Can
on 01 Jul 2025
at 16:33
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
440ml can. Clear copper colour, frothy off-white head. Aroma of marmalade, caramel, sweet malts. Taste of sweet malts, marmalade, ripe berry fruits, caramel, finishes with some light hoppy bitterness. Medium bodied.
Tried
from Can
on 07 Jun 2025
at 16:14
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
My Patron Saint Project Beer#2, today celebrating Saint Agatha of Sicily, Patron Saint of bakers through a Patrons Project brew. A little gassy with its carbonation but maintains and interestingly sweet tropical fruit character with the emphasis on sweet, mainly sugars. Tasty for it, even with a notable full-bodied strength.
Tried
from Draft
at
Northern Monk Refectory MCR
on 06 May 2025
at 04:36
7/10
Lci. Enjoyably malty.
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Apr 2025
at 12:02