Subsidiaries
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask@GBBF2007. Dark amber colour, small brown head. Atroma is leather, some caramel, wood and grass. Flavour is wooden, quite dry, hoppy and slightly yeasty. A bit boring. 6 4 6 3 12
Bottled@Teerenpeli, Tampere. (4.1%). Very deep brownish amber colour, mediumsized brown head. Aroma is rye and mild roast. Flavour is smoked wood, roasted malts with a slightly vegetably edge. Ashy and grassy finish. Very richly carbonated. Didn’t seem that bottle conditioned to me... 7 4 7 3 14.
Bottled@Teerenpeli, Tampere. (4.1%). Very deep brownish amber colour, mediumsized brown head. Aroma is rye and mild roast. Flavour is smoked wood, roasted malts with a slightly vegetably edge. Ashy and grassy finish. Very richly carbonated. Didn’t seem that bottle conditioned to me... 7 4 7 3 14.
Tried
from Cask
on 31 Aug 2007
at 04:00
5.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask at The Barony, Edinburgh. Bronze colour. Sweet and medium bodied. Fruity and streamlined with notes of winegum. Salty finish with low bitterness.
Tried
from Cask
on 31 Aug 2007
at 01:19
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask conditioned at The Barony Bar, Edinburgh. Got my half pint for free, as this was the end of the cask. Still quite drinkable! Golden coloured beer, creamy head. Very nice aroma of zesty and citrussy hops, notes of tropical fruits. The flavour is also quite fruity (with a hint of alcohol), moderate bitterness.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Aug 2007
at 15:25
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Near black with a tiny white head. Malty aroma with chocolate notes and a fruity touch. Sweetish malty flavour of chocolate and toffee with dried fruit notes
Tried
on 26 Aug 2007
at 11:43
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
500ml bottle from Asda, Cardiff. A deep straw coloured body with a loose white head; quite heavy carbonation; intense aroma of hops; strong hop flavours as well; and a clean dry finish with a trace of honey.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Jul 2007
at 14:21
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Pours a near black colour with a strong tan head. aroma of roasted coffee, dark chocolate and dried fruit. Smooth and light in the mouth, the flavours were of coffee and liquorice with a dry finish. Good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jun 2007
at 14:17
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at a JDW in Newport, Gwent. Attractive gold colour with a decent white head. Aroma of floral hops followed by flavours of biscuity malt and hay. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Jun 2007
at 14:11
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask at the Redan, Wokingham, Berkshire. Deep chestnut with a cream head; malty aromas; interesting mix of fruity flavours - pear, apricot, sour apple and raspberry; and a dry finish. Interesting and moreish - but unfortunately served too cold on this occasion.
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Jun 2007
at 08:08
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask-conditioned at the Highbury Vaults, Bristol. Amber coloured with minimal head. A slightly sweet and nutty aroma followed by a fruity flavour. Sour, somewhat astringent aftertaste which wasn’t enjoyable.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 May 2007
at 14:59
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask handpull at Shakespeare’s Head, JDW, Holborn. It’s a bitter, some raspberry fruit is unusual, good condition, good lacing. Slight raspberry flavoured bitter. Very thirst quenching. Drinkable.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 May 2007
at 07:36