6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at The Commercial Rooms (JDW), Bristol 4/10/08. Amber in colour with a moderate, off-white head. Aroma of chewy malts, a touch of orange fruit and floral hops. Flavour started slightly sweet, before bittering hops took over for a long finish. Good stuff and served in great condition.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Oct 2008
at 17:34
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask-conditioned at The Royal Oak, Bath 14/9/08. Near black in colour with a decent, tight tan head. Aroma of roasted malt, bitter chocolate and a faint hint of the seaside. Full mouth feel, with plenty more roastiness and chocolate, some graininess and a decent bitter finish. Another good dark beer from Arbor.
Tried
from Cask
on 14 Sep 2008
at 16:37
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Inn on the Green, Bristol 18/7/08. Copper coloured with a decent off-white head. Aroma was dominated by smokey malt, more ash-like than roasted, with some accompanying red fruit. Flavour started sweet, with some more ash and a long, dry finish. Unusual.
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Jul 2008
at 01:27
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask gravity @ Reading Beer Festival 2008.Clear medium brown color with a small to average, frothy, fair lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, creamy caramel, chocolate, notes of peat. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is flat. (030508)
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Jun 2008
at 00:57
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask gravity @ Reading Beer Festival 2008.Clear medium amber orange color with a small, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, toffee, butter. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration. Body is medium to light, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is flat. (020508)
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Jun 2008
at 13:42
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask-conditioned at the Raven, Bath 18/5/08. Near black with a slight white head. Aroma had the standard Arbor nose of roast malt, with some dark fruit and bitter chocolate. Flavour was roasty in the main, with a savoury edge and a bitter finish. A good modern version of a mild.
Tried
from Cask
on 18 May 2008
at 14:54
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
[cask at Reading beer festival] Rich smokey coffee notes, a beer to slowly savour as the aroma gradually fills your mouth and nose. Would have been my favourite beer at the festival were it not for the incredible Brewdog Edge!
Tried
from Cask
on 16 May 2008
at 18:36
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Watershed, Bristol 13/4/08. Pale gold with a tight white head. Aroma of sweet malt and grassy hops. Flavour began sweet before the roasted malt kicked in. This was a bit of a harsh contrast to start with, but it soon settled down aided by some floral hops and a softly bitter finish. Ok.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Apr 2008
at 10:32
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the brewery tap, the Old Tavern, Bristol 19/3/08. Deep amber coloured with a moderate off-white head. Aroma of caramel and red fruit with some earthy hops. Flavour began with more fruity malt, before juicy floral hops kicked in, leaving a pleasant dry finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Mar 2008
at 15:24
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask-conditioned at the brewery tap, the Old Tavern, Bristol 19/3/08. Dark brown with red hints and a slight, tan head that left plenty of lacing. Dark fruit, chocolate and molasses aroma with a hint of roastiness. Smooth mouth feel with more fruit and chocolate and a grassy hop finish. Easy drinking for the ABV and very enjoyable.
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Mar 2008
at 15:18