6/10
Tried
on 13 Jul 2018
at 18:28
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Rook & Gaskill, York 1 July 2018. Deep gold in colour, with a slight, off-white, head. Some stone fruits, leafy hops, slightly earthy malts and a moderately bitter finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Jul 2018
at 13:56
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at the Old Joint Stock, pre Cotts Convention IV warm up act, 23/06/18. Light black with a decent tan covering. Nose is rich roast, chocolate malts, spice, dried fruit rinds. Taste comprises bitter roast, cocoa powder, toffee, fruit cake, light black peppery spice, charr. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, light drying close. Solid no frills stout.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Jun 2018
at 11:36
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Cask at the Old Joint Stock, pre Cotts Convention IV warm up act, 23/06/18. Clear golden with a decent white cap. Nose is lIght citric peel, soft bread dough, toasted grains, melon. Taste comprises airy malts, crackers, melon, grass, lemon drizzle, light breads. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close. More a respectable golde than anything resembling an APA.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Jun 2018
at 08:28
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at the Old Joint Stock, pre Cotts Convention IV warm up act, 23/06/18. Rich mahogany brown with a decent beige covering. Nose is nutty, toffee, dried fruits, brown bread, biscuit, pinch of spice. Taste comprises fruit slice, tobacco, brown bread, raisins, toffee, biscuit crumbs. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close. Solid mild.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Jun 2018
at 08:25
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Cask at the Welly, pre Cotts Convention IV warm up act, 23/06/18. Clear golden blonde with a well presented off white head. Nose is sweet citric peel, melon, grassy, grains. Taste comprises light breads, mellow citric sherbets, straw, airy malts, tangerine. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close. Ok golde.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 Jun 2018
at 08:09
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tap at the brewpub. Poured a clear blood red colour with little life. The aroma is yeast, light blackberry. The flavour is moderate to light sour with a light, crisp, fresh, yeastie, blackberry palate. Medium to light bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Draft
on 24 Jun 2018
at 16:13
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg at Burning Soul, 23/06/18. Black with a decent tan cap. Nose is lIght coffee grinds, sweet malts, toffee, dried fruits, brown sugar. Taste comprises brown sugar, sweet coffee mix, light roast, fruit cake, hint of spice. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close. Decent stout.
Tried
on 23 Jun 2018
at 17:09
7/10
Tried
on 23 Jun 2018
at 16:43
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Keg at the brewery tap. Pours black-brown with a dense, frothy khaki head. Good stuff, sugary chocolate, brown bread, low bitterness, touches of creamy coffee. Medium bodied with fine carbonation. Sweet finish, soft roast. Solid.
Tried
from Draft
on 23 Jun 2018
at 16:42