Harrisoni (26233) reviewed Hawse Buckler from Oakham Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9
RBESG08 grand tasting. Very dark brown/black. There wasn’t as much of this as I would have liked as a bottle smashed in the hold luggage on the plane. Frankly it’s awesome. The hops, the thick porter style, bit of soy sauce. Almost the best Oakham’s beer. That’s stunning.
Marko (22181) reviewed Hawse Buckler from Oakham Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottle, RBESG08 grand tasting Extremely dark, murky brown. Small tan head. Nice pungent hops (Goldings?) in the nose. Malty taste, roasty, with some hopiness again. Likable.
oh6gdx (51139) reviewed Hawse Buckler from Oakham Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Bottled. Almost black colour, small brown head. Aroma is hops, roasted malts, some mild vanillaish notes as well as chocolate and mild fruits. Flavour is roasted malts, slight acidic notes as well as some grass, chocolate and mild licorice and coffee. Aftertaste is burnt wood as well as some slight licorice and fruits.
omhper (44752) reviewed Hawse Buckler from Oakham Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottled at RBESG. Near black, small head. Aroma of licorice and grass. Very dry with chocolate and lots of salty licorice. Burnt roasty malt flavours in combination with poerful citric hops. Heavilyu salty finish. I love the combination of citrus and licorice!
yespr (55501) reviewed Hawse Buckler from Oakham Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
RBESG2008: 50 cL bottle. Pours dark brown to black with a creamy tan head. Citrusy fruity aroma with a mild roasted note beneath - promising aroma. Hoppy fruity initially and solid roasted malt following. Ends fresh hoppy and roasted malt. Nice one and a lovely "clean" mix.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Appearance: Light golden. Very little head. Aroma: Fruity. Honey. Bit of hops. Taste: Hopsy, then malt. Little fruit. Fresh. Info: 500ml bottle, 23/5-2006, 113/300
Harrisoni (26233) reviewed Black Hole from Oakham Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Cask handpull at Cambridge BF 08. Very dark brown with lasting beige head. Some smokey malt on aroma. Bit of rum almost. Roasted malts, bit of molasses, not much hop. Lovely liquorice and tar. Bit of whisky/rum. Lovely. 3.5 not had this for years as I believed I didn't like it. as always I am wrong. it's great. yes there were 2 new rates at the bar but i felt I should re rate this. roast malt well done bready toast aroma. amazing condition some lime hop some black juice fruit. it's pretty good. 3.6. still I want a fuller beer in mouth. an early black ipa. good
Beertalk (16424) reviewed Hawse Buckler from Oakham Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Bottle. Black with a lasting light brown head. Citrus American hop aroma, with some licorice. Flavour is citrus hop dominated with some roast malt. An excellent porter in it’s own right, plus hops like an APA. Yummy!
bhensonb (22605) reviewed Bishops Farewell (Cask) from Oakham Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Cask at The Market Porter, London. Fruity, perhaps grapefruity, aroma. Gold color with a white head. Sharp fruit, even grapefruit, flavor with very light malt. Finishes rather bitter. Rather dry. Very good. A bit unusual.
caesar (10848) reviewed Hawse Buckler from Oakham Ales 17 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Bottle @ thewolf-and-his-flock-of-sheep tasting session. Dark color, short off-white head. Aroma of roasted malt, some hop. Very bitter coffee taste, hint of grapefruit. Did not know this had such a high rating, but it absolutely deserves it!