BeardedAvenger (9338) reviewed Baltic Porter from Saint Monday 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
Keg at Red Hand, Dalston. Aroma is quite bitter - dark chocolate, coffee, a hint of tobacco. Want to be opaque but too dark for that. Creamy tan head. Initial bitter coffee and dark chocolate hit. Followed by a slight sweet luscious chocolate streak and molasses. Underlying berries gradually gain prominence. Thick. Oily with a chalky element. Long astringent finish. Big Baltic. Wonder how trad the brewing process was.
BeardedAvenger (9338) reviewed American Pale Ale from Saint Monday 2 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Keg at Red Hand, Dalston. Aroma is sweet and citrusy. Malts. Clear light gold. Thick foamy white head. Combines medium resin bitterness with a citrusy streak that alongside a malty core takes the edge off. Develops spice. Light. Thin. Soft carbonation provides a pillow. Long dry slightly astringent finish. Enjoyable, - a tad different.