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bottle at home.. November 2023.. 11.8... dark black.. thin tan lacing... soft sweet meaty chocolate roast malts nose... dark boozy chocolate roast malts

5.9

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 31st October 2023. Clear brown with any foam quick to disappear. Sweet caramel malt aroma. Leafy hoppiness and sweet malts in-mouth and a leafy hop finish with a lactic note. Smooth if not flat mouthfeel and a light body.

3.6

Appearance - 3 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 3 | Overall - 15

Bottle online from Northumbrian Gifts, Ashington. Pours clear mid gold to amber, with a white cap. Pale malts, bitter citrus, orange, some lemongrass, hops. Light to moderate sweet & moderate bitter. Medium body with light carbonation.

3.2

Appearance - 3 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 3 | Overall - 13

500 ml bottle online from Northumbrian Gifts, Ashington. Pours clear gold with a white cap. Aroma: pale malts, fruity, some citrus. Taste: light sweet & bitter, biscuit, citrus. Dry on the palate. Towards medium body with soft carbonation

5.8

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle online from Northumbrian Gifts, Ashington. Pours clear straw gold with a foamy white cap. Aroma: lemon citrus, floral. Taste: light sweet & bitter, very dry, tangy citrus, little herbal, some astringency on the finish. Light to medium body with foamy carbonation

3.8

Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 3 | Overall - 16

Bottle online from Northumbrian Gifts, Ashington. Pours clear copper gold with a white cap. Aroma: pale malt, biscuit, some marmalade. Taste: light sweet & bitter, lovely subtle-ish smoky vibes throughout. Medium body with soft carbonation. Nicely balanced, not overdone. Lovely.

3.3

Appearance - 3 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 3 | Overall - 13

Cask at Crown & Kettle, Manchester. Pours hazed yellow gold with a white head. Stone fruits, citrus pith, fruity, earthy. Dry taste, light to moderate sweet & bitter. Medium body with fine carbonation. OK

6.3

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at Crown & Kettle, Manchester. Pours clear golden with a white cap. Aroma: pale malts, citrus. Taste: light sweet & bitter, grains, biscuit, citrus, light grass. Medium body with soft carbonation.

6.8

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Panda at home, thanks to Ed Danlo, 29/07/23. Black with a khaki head that escapes edgewards. Nose is Bounty Bar, chocolate, dark malts, coconut shavings, brown sugar dusting. Taste comprises cacao nibs, light coconut tones, dark malts, mellow roast, charr, raisins, dried fruits. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, a little watery, semi drying close. Smells good, tastes okay, comes over a little overly thin ... it's fine but had a downwards trajectory for me!