7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle (many thanks to Jonas!!!): Amber coloured, a bit unclear, big fluffy and stable off-white head; aromatic hoppy and delicate sweet caramelly nose with a light bready (brioche?) touch; moderate to solid dryish bitter-sweet flavour, medium bodied, smooth; never ending bitter-hoppy and bready finish. Nice brew......
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Mar 2010
at 04:34
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
(bottle, 65cl, as Swans Extra IPA, with greetings to Jonas!) Hazy, amber colour with a mid-sized and slightly beige foamy head. Slightly sweet caramel-malty and shy yeasty aroma with notes of brioche, as well as fruity, spicy and slightly sweaty hops. Moderately bitter flavour, medium to full bodied with a moderate carbonation. Robust cara-malty base with brioche-like and fruity hoppy notes; dry-ish bitter-sweet malty and aroma-hoppy finish. 03.III.10
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Mar 2010
at 14:39
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
B9K. Burgundy brown colour. Sugary, caramel-accented malt aroma. Sweet and malty with a light chewy character. Soft body and low cask carbonation. Hints of vanilla, but as it warms it actually becomes a little bit cloying.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Mar 2010
at 00:32
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle, pours dark golden amber with a thin off-white head. Aroma of apple, caramel malt, orange peel and a sweet & sour scent. Flavour of brown sugar, caramel malt, maple syrup and citrus. Low carbonation, sweet & sour finish. The best I've had from Swans.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Mar 2010
at 21:06
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On tap at the Alibi Room, pours black with a light head. Aroma of oak and roasted malt. Flavour of oak, vanilla, roasted malt and subtle chocolate notes. Quite good.
Tried
from Draft
on 25 Feb 2010
at 23:25
4.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 3
Pours pink/amber with a light white head. Aroma of strong raspberries. Flavour is sour, alcoholic raspberries, with alcohol on the finish. Not my thing.
Tried
on 23 Feb 2010
at 20:17
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Pours reddish brown. Aroma and flavour of molasses, dark fruit and caramel malt. Finishes a little smoky / spicy. Not bad.
Tried
on 23 Feb 2010
at 20:13
4.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 3.5
Pours light brown with a light head. Aroma of oily dark malts. Flavour is a weak nutty flavour, almost stale tasting. Not too good.
Tried
on 23 Feb 2010
at 19:55
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Pours reddish brown with a light head. Aroma and flavour of sweet caramel malts, with some floral notes. Quite nice.
Tried
on 23 Feb 2010
at 19:51
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Had this one on cask at the Alibi Room. Loose head. Dark brown colour. Vague oaky stout aromas. Light chocolate body with hints of oak and vanilla. A sweeter, lighter interpretation of the concept.€
Tried
from Cask
on 23 Feb 2010
at 19:48