8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
9th May 2014
Leighton 10K tasting at Bruce’s pad. Almost opaque dark brown beer. Small pale tan head. Palate is smooth and light. Superfine carbonation. Tangy dark fruits, mild dark chocolate. Mild marmite underneath. Light bitterness. Light finish. Rich and tasty. Hides the abv well. 7.4
13th May 2026
A 2013 bottle that suggests drinking now or in 10 years time. Well, I hope 13 years is okay. Near clear deep reddish brown beer that throws a good bubbly tan head. Smooth palate, a very mild viscosity, a very mild dryness, decent fine carbonation. Smooth and fairly sweet dark malts, soft dark malt cream, silky and luxuriant. Good dark chocolate but fairly well buried, comes through on the very end as does a soft earthy coffee. Mellow ripe fruits on the back end. Some caramelisation / oxidisation suits this brew rather well Soft finish. Stone the crows, this has aged superbly. Twas a struggle not to completely neck this.
Leighton 10K tasting at Bruce’s pad. Almost opaque dark brown beer. Small pale tan head. Palate is smooth and light. Superfine carbonation. Tangy dark fruits, mild dark chocolate. Mild marmite underneath. Light bitterness. Light finish. Rich and tasty. Hides the abv well. 7.4
13th May 2026
A 2013 bottle that suggests drinking now or in 10 years time. Well, I hope 13 years is okay. Near clear deep reddish brown beer that throws a good bubbly tan head. Smooth palate, a very mild viscosity, a very mild dryness, decent fine carbonation. Smooth and fairly sweet dark malts, soft dark malt cream, silky and luxuriant. Good dark chocolate but fairly well buried, comes through on the very end as does a soft earthy coffee. Mellow ripe fruits on the back end. Some caramelisation / oxidisation suits this brew rather well Soft finish. Stone the crows, this has aged superbly. Twas a struggle not to completely neck this.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 May 2014
at 07:53
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle split at the Black (IPA) Friday tasting, thanks to Paulo, 09/05/14. Black with moderate tan spotting come swirl. Nose is roasted malt, figs, Christmas cake, spice, booze, dark berr fruits, earthy pangs. Taste comprises dark chocolate, tar, fruit cake, spice, earthy, dark berry fruit, figgy jam. Full bodied, fine carbonation, warming alcohol in the finish. Ok strong porter.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 May 2014
at 13:55
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle thanks to myself. It pours black with a tiny tan head. The nose is rich, oily, creamy, chewy, cocoa, umami and blackberry. The taste is rich, earthy, blueberry, stewed fruits, warming alcohol, umami, wood, dirt, seaweed, salted liquorice with dry finish. Medium-full body and fine carbonation. Great depth, balance, interesting, tasty... Very nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 May 2014
at 12:06
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle shared in London - big thanks to Paul for this Scottish whale. Pours black-brown with a frothy, khaki head. The nose has burnt wood, dark chocolate, hits of dark bread. Medium sweet flavor with dry, leathery dark fruits, baking cocoa, raisins, faint salt. Full bodied, oily, with fine carbonation. Warming finish with sticky dark sugars, burnt wood, rich dark fruits, dark chocolate, baking cocoa. Delicious. Great depth, very well balanced. Yes, wonderful beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 May 2014
at 12:04
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
500ml bottle from Great Grog. Pours clear ruby, thick off-white head. Aromas of burnt sugar, light coffee, caramel. Taste has more toffee notes and light herbal hops. Sweet, malty finish. Nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 May 2014
at 08:52
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
500ml bottle from Great Grog. Pours clear gold, thick white head. Aromas are honey, straw, something herbal and lemony. Taste is light sweet, more lemon herbal bitterness. Light sweet finish. Nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 May 2014
at 10:49
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Cornelius. Murky ruby body with a thin off-white head that slowly fades. Nice lacing. Aroma of stewed tea, earth and autumn leaves. Sweet flavour of prunes, caramel and toffee. Medium body with an oily texture. Light fizz. A rich, malty beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Apr 2014
at 13:39
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Cornelius. Hazy golden body with tiny yeast flecks. Faint carbonation. Thick white head. Aroma of straw, earth, white bread and marzipan. Subtle flavour of soft, sweet malt and earthy hops. Lemony finish. Tastes like a cross between a Pilsner and a Pale Ale. Medium body with an oily texture. Light fizz. A nice beer, but (for me) not one of Luckie Ales’ finest.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Apr 2014
at 14:48
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
6.7abv cask at the hanging bat... Deep red brown... Small tan head.. Soft sweet berry tofffee malt nose... Soft sweet roast.. Rich toffee malt... Light malt spice... Dry roast finish.. Nucw deep and rich
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Apr 2014
at 05:28
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
500ml bottle from Great Grog. Pours a lightly hazy chestnut brown, little ring of white head. Aromas has caramel, nuts and raisins. Taste is light sweet, herbal bitterness. Sweet linger on the finish. Good 80.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Mar 2014
at 13:37