minutemat (16258) reviewed Moon Flower from Hidden Springs Ale Works 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
16oz can @ monthly tasing, Chez Sophie, May 23. Thanks Simon for this. Hazed deep red appearance, small head. First impressions reveal a lactosey hazelnut base, with additional chocolate and ferrero rocher notes emerging.. mirage-like mixed berries that don't quite materialise. Not for me I'm afraid.
DSG (25977) reviewed Moon Flower from Hidden Springs Ale Works 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Can sample at a tasting at Sahar's place. Hazy red. Chocolate, hazelnuts, a bit vegetal, some currants, sour-sweet, some pickled vegetables.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Murky yellow with a medium sized foamy white head. Tangy and tart with pineapple and vanilla cream. Long finish. Medium body.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Keg at Craft Beer Junction, Bermondsey, 26/05/23. Black with a moderate tan head. Nose is chocolate, dark malts, light spice, bourbon, charr, dried fruit rinds. Taste comprises dark chocolate, brown sugar melt, cinnamon sprinkle, nutty, toffee, dark malts, light roast. Full bodied, oily viscous on the palate, semi drying close with a balanced bourbon coated climax. Solid BA impy stoot.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Keg at Craft Beer Junction, Bermondsey, 26/05/23. Pitch black with a dirty tan head that dissipates to a swirl. Nose is dark malts, chocolate pot, raisins, brown sugar melt, molasses, bourbon nip. Taste comprises booze, chocolate, toasted brown sugars, molasses, toffee fudge, bourbon rasp, dates, raisins. Full bodied, oily viscous on the palate, semi drying close Solid impy affair ... best of the bunch for me ... great balance with a slightly bitter aspect tempering the sweetness.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Keg at Craft Beer Junction, Bermondsey, 26/05/23. Black with a moderately presented tan head that escapes to a swirl. Nose is chocolate, pecan, dark malts, booze, toffee fudge. Taste comprises pecan pie, chocolate melt, molasses, toffee fudge, dark malts, light spice balanced, dates. Full bodied, moderate carbonation, semi drying close with a mellow barrel edge and balanced boost. Tidy impy device.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Keg at Craft Beer Junction, Bermondsey, 26/05/23. Black with a tan head that dissipates and formed the figure 6 in a swirl! Nose is dark malts, molasses, chocolate, brown sugar melt, toffee fudge, light perfume. Taste comprises coconut shavings, mellow roast, muscovado sugars, Bounty Bar, brown sugar melt, chocolate. Full bodied, oily viscous on the palate, semi drying close with a nip of room at the boost stage. Solid decadent stuff.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Keg at Craft Beer Junction, Bermondsey, 26/05/23. Pitch black with a dirty tan head that escapes to a swirl. Nose is chocolate melt, peanut butter, mellow bourbon, molasses, dark malts. Taste comprises toasted brown sugars, Marathon bar, chocolate, booze, rocky roads, peanut butter. Full bodied, oily mouthfeel, semi drying close with a balanced kiss of alcohol with a gentle warming barrel presence. Solid kit.