5.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle: Amber coloured, firm off-white head; malty and abit (herbal) fruity nose with traces of smoke (!) from far behind; mild and malty body, slightly sweetish; dry malty and smoky,again, finish. No sensation, but a decent ale.......
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Oct 2005
at 00:38
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5
(Bottle 50 cl) Amber colour - and far from pale - with almost no head. Rather high in carbonation and ditto bitterness. Unusual smoked, malty notes. A very unusual lager. 300803
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Oct 2005
at 12:38
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
(Bottle 50 cl) Beautiful, dark reddish brown with a small, creamy head. Very malty and full-bodied with distinct nutty notes and a roasted/burned edge. Lovely quaffable winter warmer. 080303
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Oct 2005
at 12:27
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Pitch black with a tint of red. Dense, light brown head. Soft and malty with a weak, burned edge. Not as dry as a typical Irish Stout, actually a bit sweet with almost no bitterness. Very pleasant. 050203
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Oct 2005
at 12:24
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
(Bottle 50 cl) Dark amber colour with a rather tall and stable head. Spicy aroma and spicy flavours. Caramelish sweetness - actually very sweet - withoutout much bitterness to level things out. Some smoky whisky notes. 191002
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Oct 2005
at 12:20
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
(Bottle 50 cl) Dark brown with a rich, beige head. Notes of nuts and roasted malt with a light edge of smoke reminding me of Scotch. A bit low in carbonation and quite dry. A decent but far from sophisticated brew. 140700
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Oct 2005
at 11:37
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
(Bottle 50 cl) Dark amber with a handsome head. Very malty with a rather odd ashy tang. But otherwise soft and smooth, lightly sweet with some notes of wood. Nice brew. 010700
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Oct 2005
at 11:29
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle. Sweet prune/raisin malt aroma with hops aroma coming out as it warms. Dark reddish brown color with moderate tan head. Sweet molasses malt flavor - like a lighter porter or stout. Mild bitter finish. Full creamy mouth feel but not too heavy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Oct 2005
at 17:53
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (gravity dispense), St Albans Beer Festival 2005. Deep orange colour. Attack of blackcurrant fruit, bit of cereal and then more watery blackcurrant on the finish. Pretty good fruit beer
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Oct 2005
at 08:36
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Bottle. Sweet plum/prune aroma. Reddish brown color with small head. Light sweet and sour dried fruit flavor with moderate bitter finish. Nice but not spectacular.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Sep 2005
at 17:01