Leighton (35102) reviewed VPA from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Cask at the Windsor Castle - Kensington, London. Pours clear, yellow-gold with a fine, foamy white head. Nose carries some mild straw, biscuity pale malts. Light sweet flavor with a simple, pale and biscuity malt base, some light lemony and straw bitterness. Light bodied with fine carbonation. Moderate sweetness to finish, some white bread, doughy pale malts, dry grassy bitterness. Fine golden ale.
Downender (11273) reviewed Market Porter from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the JDW at Victoria Station, 28/5/2013. Dark brown with a hint of red and decent, off-white head. Caramel, milk chocolate, some dark fruits and roasted malts, leading to a dry finish. Good.
jjsint (8701) reviewed Star from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Lovely amber ale. Banana, floral and grapefruit notes. I like a nice bitter finish, this didn’t disappoint (and in fact was a bit over the top!) Still a very worthwhile pint that kept my tongue guessing.
stravale (3279) reviewed Star from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Cask @ Sunninghill Hotel, Elgin [040513]
Orange, hazy, thin white head, good lacing
Aroma of sweet tangerine orange malts, light soft citrus fruits
Taste of soft sweet tangerine malts, soft tropical citrus fruit hops, orange fruits, well balanced
Palate - Medium body, quite oily, soft bitter palate, sweet fruity malts. Finish as main flavour, nice soft orange, fruity finish
Overall - Soft and easy, pretty decent beer
stravale (3279) reviewed VPA from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Cask @ Haymarket, Edinburgh [300413]
Blonde, clear, thin white head, good lacing
Aroma of citrus hops, soft lemon zest, light pale malts, light aroma
Taste of soft citrus hops, lemony, light sweet pale malts, lemon zest, nice easy citrus flavours
Palate - Thinnish body, bit oily, mouthfeel is fine. Soft bitter citrus lemon on palate and light sweet pale malts. Finish as main flavour, little dry, soft citrusy fruits more towards lemon.
Overall - Quite refreshing - good one to session
Svesse (15876) reviewed Star from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
(Cask at King William IV, Leyton, London, 25 Apr 2013) Golden amber colour with brief, white head. Malty, nutty nose with notes of toffee, caramel and toasty malt. Malty taste with nuts, toffee, toast and a slightly earthy bitterness in the finish. Medium body, with balanced sweetness. Quite enjoyable.
Theydon_Bois (46756) reviewed Star from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Cask/GD at the 14th Egham Beer Festival at the EUSC, 28/03/13. Very lightly hazed golden/amber with a decent looking frothy off white head. Nose is floral hops, toffee, grain, rye. Taste comprises caramel malt, fruits, touch of orange, bready dough, rye. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, dry finish with a touch of bitterness. Decent enough bitter, above average!
Rasmus40 (37098) reviewed Star from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Cask @ Calthorpe Arms, London. Clear amber with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and light hoppy - grass. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Light dry and moderate bitter finish. 270413
bhensonb (22726) reviewed Star from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Cask at The Friend at Hand in London. Pours golden amber with a white head. Light flora and caramel aromas. Med body. It’s nicely bitter. Flavor seems floral with somewhat spicy malt. Or vice versa. Or coffee? Bit complicated in the end. Nice for a break.
Leighton (35102) reviewed London Pilsner from Portobello Brewing Co. 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Cask at the Gunmakers - London. Pours clear yellow with a moderate, pure white head. Dry, pale bread in the nose, some cereal, hay. Medium sweet flavor with further pale, bready malts, touches of citrusmlike lemon and orange, a bit of cereal, hay. Light bodied with fine carbonation. Great condition. Good balance to finish, more of the same, dry pale malts, mild crunchy biscuits, low bitterness, faint toasty grass, cereal grains, lightly toasted sugars, hints of lemon merengue. Very tasty, well made beer.