6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle split a the 2nd CBJ tasting, thanks to Seth, 31/08/23. Dark mahogany brown with light khaki head. Nose is umami, soy, dark malts, spice, stewed fruits. Taste comprises dark malts, toffee, oxidised notes, dates, herb. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close. Not bad for the age.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Sep 2023
at 21:49
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle shared in London. Cheers to Seth. Pours murky red-brown with no head. Moderate sweetness, some tangy berries, a little earth, light booze. Medium bodied with fine carbonation. Mellow warmth to finish. Has aged OK.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Aug 2023
at 21:43
5/10
Tried
on 31 Aug 2023
at 21:07
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
31st August 2023
Craft Beer Junction bottleshare. Thanks to Seth. Slightly hazy red amber beer, small tan head. Smooth and semi dry palate, quite light, modest fine carbonation. Dry but rich caramel malts, slightly aged papery vibe. Very ripe fruits. Light and dry finish. Tasty if obviously aged.
Craft Beer Junction bottleshare. Thanks to Seth. Slightly hazy red amber beer, small tan head. Smooth and semi dry palate, quite light, modest fine carbonation. Dry but rich caramel malts, slightly aged papery vibe. Very ripe fruits. Light and dry finish. Tasty if obviously aged.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Aug 2023
at 20:26
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Canned, 440 ml, shared with Boris and Brada. Pours amberish with short lasting white head. Some caramel, malts, pretty much bland and watery.
Tried
from Can
on 20 Aug 2023
at 14:14
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
440ml can on the Island Princess. Nose is grassy and malty. Dark gold with a medium white head. Flavor is lightly bitter with hints of caramel.
Tried
from Can
on 17 Aug 2023
at 15:25
4.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Rocky off white head on a thick amber coloured body. Malt & pine aroma. Medium to full bodied, smooth greasy & oily. Malt, pine, bitter, pith & chemical tastes. About 40 years since I last had this & hope it's another 40 years before I have it again. Rank.
Tried
on 04 Aug 2023
at 21:15
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle from Asda, Dyce. It pours clear brown with a medium fluffy white head. The aroma is sweet and caramel vibes, brown bread, digestive biscuits and a touch of nuttiness. The taste is not hugely different than the snout tbh... subdued, bitter - sweet, brown bread, nuttiness, digestives, caramel, cheap own brand supermarket cola and malt loaf with something almost chemically in the mix. Finish is short and dryish. Light - average body and moderate carbonation. Fairly bland stuff, but I didn't have a problem drinking the whole bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jul 2023
at 11:44
3.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 3
Can. Pale yellow colour with a tiny white head. Aroma is grains, some citrusy parfumes as well as green apples. Flavour is green apples, some herbs, mild parfumed soapy tones with a bit of earth.
Tried
from Can
on 30 May 2023
at 06:53
6.5/10
Tried
from Can
on 09 May 2023
at 21:44