5.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
On cask at Smugglers' Trail, pours black with a small tan head. Nose is gently fruity, with the currants showcasing subtly but upfront, with a touch of roast. Flavour is tart, with lots of currant. I usually don't like this type of fruit addition to stouts and this is no exception. It's not bad; I just don't think the combo works well.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Dec 2020
at 22:34
6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
On cask at Smugglers' Trail, pours a muddy dark brown with a tiny beige head. Aroma is rather earthy, with toasted malt, a bit of the nuts, and some sludgy cocoa. Flavour is malty and bitter, with toasted nuts (though I'm not really getting a very discernible hazelnut flavour), earthy malt, and pronounced bitterness. Too bitter, lacking clarity and cohesion. I like the ambition, but this needs some work.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Dec 2020
at 22:29
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
On tap at Smugglers' Trail, pours a clear golden with a small white head. Aroma is salty, briny, and citric, with plenty of coriander and citrus tang. Flavour is very tangy and frothy, with citrus tang, coriander spice, moderate salt, and plenty of brine. Very thick, frothy palate that isn't so typical of the style. Unusual—it's alright.
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Dec 2020
at 22:26
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On tap at Smugglers' Trail, pours black with a reddish tinge and a small tan head. Aroma is loaded with fresh coffee, just like a fresh cup of coffee, with a touch of roasted barley. Flavour is dry and hearty, tasting like a fresh cup of coffee. Very hearty, quite dry. Very drinkable stuff.
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Dec 2020
at 22:21
6.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Poured with very good foam on a chalice, deep cloudy orange body. Smells of soft smooth orange zest, pine hints. Tastes of good orangey hops, pine notes, orange peel, good oiliness but also a little tinny aftertaste, some warming alcohol. Decent enough, easy drinking.
Tried
on 16 Nov 2020
at 18:18
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Good foam on a clear gold body. Soft intense vinegar aroma, intense tartness, seems kind of wrong how it is. Taste is tartness, vinegar notes, soft light grain. Crisp and dry finish. A mixed bag, some elements are working and some aren't.
Tried
on 16 Nov 2020
at 18:14
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Smells of nice sweet coffee, barley, molasses notes, has good dark black body with modest foam. Flavour is simple coffee and dark chocolate, good carbonation but a little watery. Simple, some nice elements but also a little forgettable.
Tried
on 16 Nov 2020
at 18:12
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Soft apricot aroma, some vague grain notes, cloudy yellow body with little foam. Flavour is mellow apricot, slightly fake, minimal grain character. Full and crisp enough. Simple, clean, boring.
Tried
on 16 Nov 2020
at 18:08
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Good maltiness on the nose, some soft hazelnut and brown sugar; has a nice deep clear copper body with modest foam. Flavour is mellow sweet malt and soft hazelnut, full and smooth finish. Simple, easy.
Tried
on 16 Nov 2020
at 18:07
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Nice foam and large bubbles on light gold body, simple aroma of corn and tin. Flavour is soft grain, smooth lager hops, slight corn notes. Smooth but aftertaste lingers that isn't the best. Drinkable but not too exciting.
Tried
on 14 Nov 2020
at 00:08