Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Peelers Pils from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6
Keg at the Smithfield Market Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Clear golden blonde topped with an off white cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is pale malts, straw, grains, grass, herb.
Taste comprises straw, hedgerow, herb, faint lemon, pale malts.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Passable pils ... lacks refreshment.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Electric Circus from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Keg at the Smithfield Market Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Pale golden yellow topped with an off white head.
Nose is juicy citric flesh, grass, pale malts, straw.
Taste comprises tangerine, grass, light breads, straw.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close splashed with mellow hop bitterness.
Decent enough AF offering.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed In Simpatico from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Keg at the Smithfield Market Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Golden orange topped with an off white cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is pale malts, grass, orange zest, melon.
Taste comprises pale and bready malts, grass, melon, dank spike.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close laced with juicy come grassy hop bitterness.
Tidy IPL.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Irk Street Pale from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 6
Cask at the Smithfield Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Clear golden topped with a lasting white cap ... lacing ensues ... a good looking beer.
Nose is light breads, straw, melon, pale malts.
Taste comprises mellow citric zest, grass, soft malts, straw.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close.
Looks and feels great but a little simplistic at the business end.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Irwell Depths from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 7
Keg at the Smithfield Market Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Black topped with a lasting khaki head.
Nose is earthy roast, cocoa powder, charr, dried fruit rinds.
Taste comprises chocolate biscuit, toffee, roast malts, dates.
Medium bodied, fine massaging carbonation, semi drying close.
Tidy nitro stout.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Dark Ruby Mild from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Cask at the Smithfield Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Deep ruby to amber topped with a lasting beige head ... lacing ensues.
Nose is fruit loaf, dark malts, brown bread, herb.
Taste comprises toffee, brown bread, biscuit, stewed fruits.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close.
Decent enough mild.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Dancing Saloon from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Keg at the Smithfield Market Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Moderately hazed golden orange topped with an off white head.
Nose is orange zest, melon, papaya, grass.
Taste comprises melon, light breads, pineapple, grass, papaya.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close splashed with mellow juice laden hop bitterness.
Okay pale.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Mosaic Light from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Cask at the Smithfield Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Golden blonde topped with a lasting just off white head.
Nose is mellow citric zest, grass, melon, tangerine.
Taste comprises pale malts, light breads, melon, orange zest.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close splashed with mellow juicy hop bitterness.
Decent easy drinking cask pale.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Kit from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
Keg at the Smithfield Market Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Amber pour topped with a light beige head.
Nose is biscuit, earthy fruit esters, grains, herb.
Taste comprises caramel, fruit slice, biscuit, brown bread, straw.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Tidy enough for the style.
Theydon_Bois (46224) reviewed Helles Bier from Blackjack Brew Co 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6
Keg at the Smithfield Market Tavern, MCR, 17/05/2025.
Golden blonde topped with an off white cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is pale and bready malts, herb, straw, grains.
Taste comprises corn husk, pale malts, cereals, grains.
Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close.
Passable Helles ... not one I'd likely revisit though.