6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask conditioned at The Quakerhouse, Darlington. ABV is 5.0%. Very dark ruby colour, nearly black. Moderate tan head. Roasty aroma, notes of dark chocolate. I expected an "Irish" dry stout, but the flavour is surprisingly sweet and sugary. The mouthfeel is not very rich though. Roasty notes, black sweetened coffee, some chocolate.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Apr 2011
at 14:02
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Royal Oak, Bath 28/9/07. Amber bitter with a slight white head. Aroma was a bit sweet and fruity. The flavour had plenty of sweet malt before a decent dry finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Sep 2007
at 04:57
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at the Hobgoblin, Reading. Reddish chestnut with a beige head; a slightly sour aroma; very much like a dry stout when first tasted, but developing cimplex fruity flavours, leading to a dry, smoky, licorice finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Apr 2007
at 09:28
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Deep black colour, a sweet blackcurrnt roast malt, nicely ballanced flavour
Tried
on 01 Apr 2007
at 12:35