6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at Picture House, Stafford. Pours golden yellow with a small off-white head and good lacing. Only a vague aroma – of generic citrus, pineapple and ash. In the mouth it is slightly bitter and quite juicy with floral hops, citrus and melon all featuring prominently. Hints of tangerine and biscuits come later. Bitterness lasts into the finish. This is reasonable though not wildly exciting.
Tried
from Cask
at
Picture House (JDW)
on 14 Feb 2025
at 00:00
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
After a short break at the hotel, this strong one starts off the evening session for Day 3 in Edinburgh. Traditional Scottish style, quite soft texture for its strength. Sat at the bar at the Black Cat.
Tried
from Cask
on 05 Feb 2025
at 18:00
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
My penultimate beer of my first day of a few in Edinburgh. That's beers and days! I've had a number of sessions hoppy brews today and this one was the best - very easy and pleasant textured.
Tried
from Cask
at
Booking Office
on 03 Feb 2025
at 22:18
6.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
I did pay cash but didn't say for the barman to keep the change. Actually the clip could be a recipe for disaster if a joke comment like this is misconstrued. The clear deeper golden hopped beer is pretty good, pretty easy in texture. Maybe somebody should get a tip.
Tried
from Cask
at
Guildford Arms
on 03 Feb 2025
at 21:11
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
500ml bottle, pours a very dark brown with a beige head. Aromas & tastes of chocolate, coffee, toffee, wood & roasted malt. Medium body. Smooth finish. Very enjoyable
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jan 2025
at 08:57
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Pint from the cask at the Clachaig Inn, Glencoe. Pours jet black with minimal head. Aromas & tastes of coffee, chocolate, liquorice & roasted malt. Moderate body. Smooth finish
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Jan 2025
at 17:42
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Aroma is resinous hops, roasted malt, pine resin, orange, some liquorice and booze. Flavour is moderate sweet and medium bitter with a heavy and boozy conclusion. Above medium body. Big, heavy, bittersweet. A bit much, but yeah what a beer.
Tried
from Can
on 25 Jan 2025
at 06:57
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Can at De Dikke Koning, Amersfoort. Big roasty aromas with chocolate, coffee, mocha, soft peated whiskey, soft smoke. Medium sweet, moderate bitter. Medium to full body. Drinks crazy easy for a 14%.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Jan 2025
at 22:31
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
440ml can, thanks to AshtonMcCobb. Pours black with a off white head that lasts. Aromas & tastes of berries, bread, wood & roasted malt. Medium body. Dry tart finish. Excellent & interesting
Tried
from Can
on 23 Jan 2025
at 15:58
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
440ml can from Morisons, East Kilbride. Pours cloudy golden with a white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of pineapple, orange, melon, grapefruit, herbs & hops. Moderate body. Smooth light bitter finish. Enjoyable
Tried
from Can
on 20 Jan 2025
at 13:33