7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Cask (handpump) @ 28th Pigs Ear Beer and Cider Festival 2011, at The Round Chapel in Hackney, London, EnglandClear medium to dark red amber color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, caramel, light roasted - toasted, moderate to heavy hoppy, soft citrus, orange - citrus. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a long duration, hoppy, caramel. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20111206]
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Nov 2012
at 08:29
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 8
Cask at White Horse SW6. It pours very dark brown with a small light tan head. The nose is dark berry, mince pies, spice (particularly cinnamon and clove), jam, toasted coconut and vanilla. The taste is blackcurrant, blueberry, vinous, jammy, wood, earth, faint bourbon, light alcohol warmth, vanilla, nutmeg and clove. Medium body and soft carbonation. Fruity, lighter than expected (but very drinkable) and well balanced. I thought this worked very well. Delicious.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Nov 2012
at 04:08
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Cask at The White Horse Old Ale Festival, London. Pours clear brown with a fine, tan cream head. Tangy berry aroma with lightly smokey malts. Medium to big sweet flavor with tasteful spices, ripe and dry fruits, definitely a bit of tang, brown sugar. Medium bodied with soft carbonation. Lightly sticky to finish with more winter spices and tangy fruits, especially berries. The spices really save this beer.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Nov 2012
at 06:09
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From Cask at Egham 13. Pours clear and golden yellow with a small white head. Aroma is fruity and light hoppy. Crisp bitter and light citrusy. Simple and hoppy to light fruity. Bitter and mild citrusy finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 Nov 2012
at 00:42
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at the 13th Egham Beer Fest. It pours pretty much black with a medium tan head. The nose is roasted malt, charcoal, cocoa powder, chocolate, caramel, varnish and subtle nut. The taste is rather soft, roasted malt, light acidity, dark fruit, tar, nut, salt, coffee, chocolate and some caramel with a dry finish. Medium body, soft carbonation and soft mouth-feel. Rich and flavoursome.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Nov 2012
at 07:02
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask, gravity dispensed, at the 13th Egham Beer Festival. Rather hazy amber colour with a ring of white head; light citrus flavour with a fresh, grassy bitterness. Rather inconsequential.
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Nov 2012
at 08:29
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at CASK with Sarah. Pours a clear amber with a white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has nice light citrus with a hint of light fruit and a grain backbone. Flavor has much more earthy grain with a hint of grass and citrus underlying.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Nov 2012
at 16:44
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
cask at the bow ... dark amber ... thin off white head ... rich creamty hoffee malts ... soft wooody toffee malt ... juicy roast malts ...
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Oct 2012
at 09:52
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ The Bow Bar, Edinburgh 131012
Dark copper caramel, clear, thin white head, some lacing
Aroma - caramel malts, touch of toasted malt, hint of dark fruits
Taste - caramel malt, sweet cereal biscuity malt, touch of dark fruits, ok but a bit dull
Palate - light to medium bosy, bit sticky. Finish - bit dry, carmmel and soft toasted malts
Overall - Thought this was a bit dull for the abv
Dark copper caramel, clear, thin white head, some lacing
Aroma - caramel malts, touch of toasted malt, hint of dark fruits
Taste - caramel malt, sweet cereal biscuity malt, touch of dark fruits, ok but a bit dull
Palate - light to medium bosy, bit sticky. Finish - bit dry, carmmel and soft toasted malts
Overall - Thought this was a bit dull for the abv
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Oct 2012
at 08:03
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Gravity dispense at Ascot Racecourse Beer Festival 2012 - 06/10/12. Pitch black with a thin mocha head which retains well. Big roast malt nose, chocolate, coffee, a little plastic. Tastes of bitter chocolate, dry roast malts, locqourice, molasses. Full bodied with little carbonation leading to a dryish finish. Good stuff!
Tried
on 07 Oct 2012
at 06:26