Grumbo (24387) reviewed Hobo's Gold from Briarbank Brewing 7 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask at Briarbank, Ipswich. Pours hazy amber with a lasting frothy off-white head. Aroma of caramel, hop, citrus, tropical fruit and straw. Moderate sweetness, medium to heavy bitterness. Medium body, slight oily texture, soft carbonation. Bitter finish. Good brew.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Cask at Briarbank, Ipswich. Pours almost black with a lasting bubbly tan coloured head. Aroma of milk chocolate, raspberry ripple ice cream, light roasted malt and sweet milk. Medium plus sweetness, light bitterness. Medium plus body, velvety texture, very soft carbonation. Sweet chocolate and raspberry finish with some increasing bitterness. Very good, one of the best I've had from Briarbank.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Port Porter from Briarbank Brewing 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Tap at Briarbank, Ipswich. Pours almost black with a lasting creamy off-white head. Aroma of moderate chocolate, malt, light roasted coffee, vanilla and dark fruit. Moderate sweetness and bitterness. Medium body, smooth texture, soft carbonation.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Tap at Briarbank, Ipswich. Pours mid to dark brown with a ruby tint and a long lasting creamy pale beige head. Aroma of dark fruits, yeast, malt, nut, moderate roasting and a hint of chocolate. Moderate sweetness, medium bitterness. Full bodied, slick texture, soft carbonation. Malty, nutty, chocolate finish. Almost the best beer I've had from Briarbank.
Mr_Pink_152 (17201) reviewed Milk Stout from Briarbank Brewing 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Tried at the Nottingham Beer Festival 2017. Almost black colour with a small tight tan head. Aroma and taste are sweet roasted malty, light caramel and chocolate. Medium to full body.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Draft at the Briarbank. 75th Batch Anniversary Edition, 5.1% compared to the normal 4.3%. Jet black with a lasting thick cream coloured head. Aroma of chocolate, light roasting, malt, vanilla, light coffee, with sherry notes. Served cold which suppressed the aroma which slowly developed its roastiness. Medium sweetness and developing bitterness. Full bodied, slick texture, soft carbonation. Good brew and better when it had warmed a little.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Spiced Pumpkin Ale from Briarbank Brewing 8 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
Tap at the Briarbank, Ipswich on 4/11/2016. Uptappd it but neglected to add to RB, shame on me. Now corrected. Halloween special release. Poured slightly hazy dark amber with minimal off-white head. Aroma is an odd fruity, spicy, pumpkin, floral mix. Medium sweetness, light bitterness, touch of sour. Light body, slight oily texture, flat carbonation. Maybe not on best form? If it's rebrewed for 2017 will try it again.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Trial Brew Coconut Porter from Briarbank Brewing 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Tap at the Briarbank, Ipswich. Pours dark mahogany brown with a creamy lasting off-white head. Aroma of chocolate, coffee, malt, dark fruit and light coconut. Medium plus sweetness, light roasted bitterness. Medium body, slick texture, soft carbonation. Coconut is very subtle, decent brew.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Hawksmoor Stone Brew from Briarbank Brewing 8 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Tap at the Briarbank, Ipswich. Pours ruby brown with a small lasting bubbly off-white head. Arom of malt, caramel, chocolate and fruit. Moderate sweetness and medium bitterness. Medium body, slight creamy texture, soft carbonation.
Grumbo (24387) reviewed Spice The Main Brace from Briarbank Brewing 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
Tap at the Briarbank, Ipswich. Pours slightly hazy pale amber with a small off-white head. Aroma of malt, citrus, flowers and very slight herb/spice. Moderate sweetness and bitterness, touch of sour. Medium body, oily texture, soft to flat carbonation. Least favourite of the 6 new Briarbank beers tonight.