6.5
Oakes (33493) reviewed Origin Ale from Strong Ale Works ???? 14 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Hazy dull amber with a thin head. The aroma is light hop with a little bit of overripe peach. Spicy character, light liquorice and background caramels. A well-structured beer. Not my favourite flavours, but quite a well-made beer.
Tried
on 27 Aug 2011
at 21:21
7.5
Oakes (33493) reviewed Black Ale from Strong Ale Works ???? 14 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Bottle from King’s Head. Dark brown. Didn’t pour with a head. The taste is rich, full of molasses, liquorice, Vietnamese coffee...and this was when it was still cold. Lots of flavour. Liquorice and blackberries first. The body picks up a touch of oiliness late. Oh hell yes, great effort from a new Chinese microbrewery.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Aug 2011
at 21:20