6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Gravity from Royal Oak, Coal Aston - Deep blue body, thin foamy white head. Nose is overwhelming blueberry, very fruity. Taste is very dry, almost tart, with the malt and blueberries combining to make it a bit of a mouth-smacker. Downside is it is far too thin. Not bad though.
Tried
on 04 Aug 2013
at 06:57
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Small white head. Clear yellow body. Fruity floral aroma with doughy notes. Dry-sweet fruity gooseberry taste with strawy notes. Mid-bodied. Mild, soft mouthfeel. Dryish candy and fruit aftertaste with gooseberry and spice notes. Nice, drinkable, full-flavoured. (0.5l bottle, from Clarke’s, Whitby.)
Tried
from Can
on 23 Jul 2013
at 12:46
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Medium brown head. Nearly opaque black body goes barely translucent deep dark brown at edges. Roasty earthy chocolate aroma with milky notes. Dry-sweet milky chocolatey taste with funky notes. Mid-bodied. Mild, soft mouthfeel. Dryish earthy chocolatey aftertaste with funky notes. It’s ok, but a bit odd. (0.5l bottle, from Clarke’s, Whitby.)
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jul 2013
at 12:42
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Medium white head. Clear amber body with light carbonation. Strawy caramelly aroma with spicy papery notes. Dry-sweet caramelly toffee taste with dry straw and spice notes. Mid-bodied. Mild, mealy, oily mouthfeel. Dryish mealy caramelly aftertaste with strawy fruity notes. Nice, drinkable, and full of flavour. Has the feel of a much heavier beer. (0.5l bottle, from Clarke’s, Whitby.)
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jul 2013
at 12:34
5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask. Clear brown with next to no head. Has a pleasant light malty character. Easily a session ale.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 Jul 2013
at 07:16
4.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Half pint served by handpump at NWAF. Dark blue coloured body. Headless. Dry berries to the nose. Taste of sweet berries and sweet fruits. Sweet on the swallow. Soft in the mouth. Soft drink impression. Unusual and not particular successful (Manchester, 24.01.2013).
Tried
on 09 Feb 2013
at 09:52
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Half at NWAF fby handpump, shared with Finn. Crystal clear golden. No head. Fresh fruity hops to the nose. Taste of juicy fruits joined by hints of mid-dry apples. Smooth fruit bitter end. On an average level (Manchester, 24.01.2013).
Tried
on 09 Feb 2013
at 09:50
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
500ml bottle - Hazy lemon body, moderate lasting white head. Faintly citric and fruity nose with hints of sweetness and hop resin, creamy on the palate with a little dryness in a crisp and bitter malt finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Feb 2013
at 11:39
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From mini keg (thanks to Doddy for the pour) on the train to Edinburgh (post breakfast beer) - 08/12/12. Clear pale blonde with a decent frothy white head that retains well. Nose is light hops, summer fruits, vanilla, touch butterscotch, light yeast esters, banana. Taste comrises pale malts, orchard fruits, light hops, some residual sugars. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, dry finish. Shade above average.
Tried
on 20 Dec 2012
at 13:01
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Aroma of roasted malts and a hint of coffee. Feels thin but does have an oily feel on the palate. Flavour has strong bitterness from the burnt malts.
Tried
on 28 Nov 2012
at 13:44