6.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Can from O’Brien’s, Athlone [280516]
Light orange, murky, no head
Aroma of sweet fruits, orange, very strong nose, superb for abv
Taste of citrus zest, soft grassy hops, very light malt background, bitter grapefruit orange, very hoppy
Palate - Soft carb, medium thin body, sweet with bitter hops, good texture. Finish of bitter zest, a bit creamy
Overall - Very good for the abv, like the addition of wheat and oats
Light orange, murky, no head
Aroma of sweet fruits, orange, very strong nose, superb for abv
Taste of citrus zest, soft grassy hops, very light malt background, bitter grapefruit orange, very hoppy
Palate - Soft carb, medium thin body, sweet with bitter hops, good texture. Finish of bitter zest, a bit creamy
Overall - Very good for the abv, like the addition of wheat and oats
Tried
from Can
on 28 Aug 2016
at 15:50
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draught at Simon Lambert & Sons, Wexford. Black colored. AROMA- roasted malts, dark chocolate and coffee. FLAVOR- lightly sweet, smooth, touch of bitterness, roasted malts, coffee. Light to medium bodied.
More like stout than porter. Tasty.
More like stout than porter. Tasty.
Tried
on 29 Jul 2016
at 15:03
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 6
Can. Murky yellow with a film if head. Aroma is light mango hop. Flavour is malt and peppery hop, citrus on a tangy bitter finish.
Tried
from Can
on 21 May 2016
at 15:19
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle sample at a tasting at Dancing Camel. Thanks Tom L. Black with a tan head. Nice roasty aroma with chocolate. Sweetish flavor with roast, chocolate, coffee note, and a somewhat bitter finish. Medium-bodied. A good one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 May 2016
at 09:08
7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
At a tasting, many many thanks, smallish creamy head, lightly hazy lightish orange color, aroma of pomelo, onion and pine, with some tropical fruits in the back, dominant onion flavor with some tropical fruits, medium bitterness, light bodied. Excellent and really sessionable for a DIPA.
Tried
on 27 Apr 2016
at 02:12
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Martins. Black with a red hue. Aroma is burnt tea. Flavour is dry burnt malt, dry chocolate, extremely dry roast base, milky finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Apr 2016
at 17:34
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Can. Honey gold with a thin head. Aroma of passion fruit and hop. Flavour is crisp and fresh, fruity hops, light malt base. Light bitterness on the finish
Tried
from Can
on 15 Apr 2016
at 17:24
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Can sample at a tasting at Max’s place. Thanks Tom L. Slightly hazy golden. Great hoppy aroma full of overripe tropical fruits. a bit oniony. Flavor has mild sweetish malt, very fruity hops, and a mild to moderate bitter finish. Medium-bodied. Very good, easy-drinking and refreshing.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Apr 2016
at 10:05
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 9
330ml can brought back from Fran Well Easterfest. Alex Lawes brewed and canned it the week before, can’t get much fresher than that. Unbelievable grapefruit and passion fruit aroma. Equally delicious flavour, nice simple malt bill doesn’t overshadow the hops but compliments perfectly. A true rival to OF&F here. Well done Alex, can’t wait to try the porter.
Tried
from Can
on 30 Mar 2016
at 13:32
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Keg @ Black Sheep, Dublin [210114]
Very dark brown, rich beige creamy head, good lacing
Aroma - big rich roast coffee hit, rich dark malts, some earthy malts, bit nutty
Taste - Wow heavy at first, but get into it quickly, rich dark malts, bit earthy, rich deep roast coffee, dark chocolate, powdery cocoa, this is nice, lots of coffee, big flavours
Palate - soft carb, medium body, rich texture. Finish as main flavour, clinging dark malts on the palate, smooth chewy texture
Overall - I only got the last bit out of the keg [1/5 pint], heavy for 6%, rich, like the coffee. Not a fan of ’thin’ stouts - this is rich....heavy at first but the palate adjusts quickly. It’s getting the 4....
Very dark brown, rich beige creamy head, good lacing
Aroma - big rich roast coffee hit, rich dark malts, some earthy malts, bit nutty
Taste - Wow heavy at first, but get into it quickly, rich dark malts, bit earthy, rich deep roast coffee, dark chocolate, powdery cocoa, this is nice, lots of coffee, big flavours
Palate - soft carb, medium body, rich texture. Finish as main flavour, clinging dark malts on the palate, smooth chewy texture
Overall - I only got the last bit out of the keg [1/5 pint], heavy for 6%, rich, like the coffee. Not a fan of ’thin’ stouts - this is rich....heavy at first but the palate adjusts quickly. It’s getting the 4....
Tried
on 30 Jan 2014
at 14:03