BarleyAndBeyond (1997) reviewed Mystic Brew from Senescal Brewery 7 months ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 4.5 | Flavor - 4.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 4.5
Review based on the BJCP2021 guidelines (style 29A: fig - base: 6C?) Bottle 33 cl - Batch 252 (BB: 0626). AROMA: medium-low to low wet grain husk and low sulphur that dissipates. medium caramel-like overall aroma. APPEARANCE: deep amber color and clear. medium beige head, creamy, with ok retention. lace formation. TASTE: medium malt flavor with overall caramel character and slight toasted notes. medium-high bitterness with a dry and somewhat yeasty finish. MOUTHFEEL: medium body with medium carbonation. alcoholic warmth. OVERALL: a dunkel beer with added figs but where the base beer requires work.
BarleyAndBeyond (1997) reviewed Lager Delight from Senescal Brewery 7 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Review based on the BJCP2021 guidelines (style 31B: carob - base: 3B). Bottle 33 cl - Batch 059 (BB: 010626). AROMA: medium malty-sweet neutral aroma with wet grain husk of the same intensity. slight vegetal note. APPEARANCE: yellow color with small particles in suspension but not hazy. medium-low white head with low to no retention. TASTE: similar to the aroma with medium neutral-sweet malt, grain husk and slight vegetal flavor. medium-low bitterness with a dry and slightly bitter finish. MOUTHFEEL: medium-low body with medium carbonation. slight astringency. OVERALL: a bohemian pilsener with some execution problems.
BarleyAndBeyond (1997) reviewed Tripel Kings from Senescal Brewery 7 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 5.5
Review based on the BJCP2021 guidelines (style 30A: ginger, cinnamon - base 26C). Bottle 33 cl - Batch 260 (BB: 010626) AROMA: medium-high lemony-like aroma with medium cinnamon on the background. very faint peppery phenols. APPEARANCE: deep gold to light amber and clear. low white head with low retention. slight lace formation. TASTE: initial medium-high cinnamon and low lemony (ginger) that overpowers belgian strain fermentation by-products. medium bitterness with a dry and yeasty finish. MOUTHFEEL: medium body with low carbonation. alcoholic warmth. OVERALL: a spiced tripel where the spices overpower everything else. needs more carbonation.
BarleyAndBeyond (1997) reviewed Templar Stout from Senescal Brewery 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
Review based on the BJCP2021 guidelines (style 32A / base: 15B). Bottle 33 cl - Batch 254 (BB: 010626). AROMA: odd medium-low mint or anise-like aroma. no other notes perceived. APPEARANCE: very dark brown color and opaque. medium light brown head with medium retention. TASTE: similar to the aroma with initial medium-low mint/anise note, followed by medium roasted malt background. medium bitterness with a semi-dry and roasty finish. MOUTHFEEL: medium-low body with medium-low carbonation. OVERALL: an irish stout with smoked barley with very odd aroma and flavor. no smokiness detected.
BarleyAndBeyond (1997) reviewed Middle Way from Senescal Brewery 9 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
Review based on the BJCP2021 guidelines (style 29B: lime, lemongrass / base: 24A). Bottle 33 cl - Batch 261 (BB: 010626). AROMA: medium-high citrus aroma (lemon) with a medium to medium-low wheat malt background. APPEARANCE: pale yellow color and clear. medium-low white head with low retention. TASTE: initial medium-low lemony flavor followed by low wheat notes that get overwhelmed by medium-high yeast flavor (uncooked bread). medium bitterness with a semi-dry to dry finish with a prevalent yeast aftertaste. MOUTHFEEL: medium-low body with medium-low carbonation. OVERALL: although the appearance is a clear beer, the flavor has a yeast flavor that distracts. good aroma though.
Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
Review based on the BJCP2021 guidelines (style 29A: orange / base: 18B). Bottle 33 cl - Batch 255 (BB: 010326) AROMA: medium citrus-like aroma with a medium-low to low neutral-sweet malt background. APPEARANCE: gold color and almost hazy with fine particles in suspension. Medium-low white head with low retention. TASTE: initial medium-low citrus-like flavor (similar to dried orange peel). low neutral malt background. medium sweetness with a semi-dry and yeasty finish. TEXTURE: medium-low to low body with low carbonation. OVERALL: an APA with absent hops and with an excessive yeast character.
BarleyAndBeyond (1997) reviewed Total Eclipse from Senescal Brewery 9 months ago
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6
Review based on the BJCP2021 guidelines (style 30A: chocolate, chili / 8B). Bottle 33 cl - Batch: 258 (BB: 06.26) AROMA: medium roasted malt aroma with a medium-low chilli background. APPERANCE: very dark ambar color and clear. medium-low beige creamy head with average retention. TASTE: medium-low roasted malt flavor with a slight coffee character. medium-low bitterness with an almost dry and hot finish from chilli. TEXTURE: medium-low to low body with medium carbonation. OVERALL: a "dark lager" beer with average notes but where the chocolate is absent.
BarleyAndBeyond (1997) reviewed Royal IPA from Senescal Brewery 10 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
Review based on the BJCP2021 guidelines (style 12C). Bottle 33 cl - Batch 262 (BB: 0626). AROMA: medium-high cereal husk aroma followed by medium-low fruity notes (ripe oranges) and low isovaleric acid (cheese) and yeast. APPEARANCE: yellow to orange-ish body and slightly hazy. medium-low ivory head with medium-low retention. TASTE: initial medium-low cereal husk, followed by low fermentation esters (ripe orange) and faint isovaleric. low malt background with a slight hint of toffee. high bitterness with a dry and overly bitter finish. MOUTHFELL: medium-low body with medium-low carbonation. astringency present. OVERALL: an IPA with execution problems, where the hops already declined and with a bit excessive bitterness without malt support.
potjebier (6609) reviewed Cardinal Ale from Senescal Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Pours a brown (hardly ruby) colour. A small dense light beige head leaves a tiny layer. Aroma's: malty, sweetish, a hint of banana, toffee. Retronasal it's malty, roasty. Flavour is light moderate sweet, brown sugar, light roasted. Medium bodied. Finish is slightly dry with a hint of bitter. I'd say it's a double and not a bad one.
potjebier (6609) reviewed Royal IPA from Senescal Brewery 3 years ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Pours a cloudy amber colour and a rocky off white head with good retention. Aroma's of leafy aromatic hops, tea, light fruit. Retronasal: fruity, hoppy, resinous. Flavour is light biscuit-malty sweet, light bitter. Light bodied. Finishes slightly dry, light moderate bitter. Nice English style IPA.