Leighton (35102) reviewed Pale from Portobello Brewing Co. 13 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Cask at Hamilton Hall, JDW, London. Pours clear, vibrant gold with a moderate, frothy white head. Dried pale malts in the nose, some straw and lemon rind. Light sweet flavor, some pleasant dried citrus notes, lemon and tangerine, some biscuity pale malts. Light in body with fine carbonation. Well conditioned. Clean, lightly bitter finish, further biscuity pale malts, dry lemon. A very pleasant, easy-drinking golden. Good work.
Fergus (31537) reviewed Market Porter from Portobello Brewing Co. 13 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Cask at the moon under water JDW London ale festival. Dark caramel colour. Short lived cream head. Aroma has some fruity English yeast aroma. Some.piny touch of citrus hops and subtle roast. Flavour is very well balanced roast choc, some piny hops. Medium dry. Very soft coronation. Very printable.
Leighton (35102) reviewed Star from Portobello Brewing Co. 13 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Cask at the Cleveland Arms, London. Damn, I love this place. Pours clear, clever gold with a sturdy, frothy white cap. Bit of ripe orange on the nose, some lightly toasted pale malts. Light sweet flavor, some plump and ripe orange, mellow pine, toasted grains and grass. Light bodied with fine carbonation. Great condition. Good bit of grass and resinous pine on the finish, moderate sweetness, some lightly toasted pale malts. A fairly well balanced, decently hoppy little sessioner. I would have no trouble this by the pint. Good work, new guy.