madmitch76 (40782) reviewed Elder Statesman from Firebrick 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
3rd December 2013
Pigs Ear. Cask. Almost clear amber beer. A few cream coloured bubbles for a head. Light palate, dry and a little crisp. Light dry malt, semi sweet. Touch of unsweet toffee. Little dried fruits. Dry finish. Standard stuff but it’s fine.
Scopey (25220) reviewed Coalface from Firebrick 12 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Cask gravity at Pigs Ear 2013. It pours deep brown with a small beige head. The nose is earth, coffee, mild acidity, caramel and a touch of plastic. The taste is soft roast, toast, earth, coffee, mild acidity and cola with a dry finish. Medium body and soft carbonation. A bit dull really...
Scopey (25220) reviewed Tyne 9 from Firebrick 12 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask gravity at Pigs Ear 2013. It pours deep brown with a small beige head. The nose is earth, toast, cocoa, chocolate, caramel and light spice. The taste is smooth, earth, toast, mild acidity, caramel and mild acidity with a dry finish. Medium body and soft carbonation. Fine, if a little uneventful...
allmyvinyl (21224) reviewed Tyne 9 from Firebrick 12 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Cask at The New Bridge, Newcastle. Styles itself as a Black Lager, but makes for a very nice mild. Pours black with a thin tan head. Sweet chocolate malt aromas, with a hint of fruity berries. Taste has more chocolate sweetness and a sweet finish. Like I said, a nice mild.
