7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
MCR July Specials Beer#11. My only Manchester drinking day this month so a sweep of the one-offs. The cask option of the first of three specials from J.W - a clear golden coloured brew. It's fruity enough without being well stated, with a smoothish texture, tropical and exotic here. Imaginatively named World Cup Special.
Tried
from Cask
at
Founder's Hall
on 17 Jul 2026
at 18:26
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 7
MCR July Specials Beer#13. My only Manchester drinking day this month so a sweep of the one-offs. Clear golden coloured, the dry hopping immediately evident, it feels strong tasting in its hoppiness, but without alcohol making a direct impact on taste.
Tried
from Draft
at
Founder's Hall
on 17 Jul 2026
at 16:11
6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 7
Overall 6
MCR July Specials Beer#12. My only Manchester drinking day this month so a sweep of the one-offs. Clear golden carbonated lager. The elderflower influence is low, just about evident, but if pressed it pretty much only tasted like a lager to me.
Tried
from Draft
at
Founder's Hall
on 17 Jul 2026
at 16:08
Tried
from Cask
at
Ale House
on 14 Jul 2026
at 10:55
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask at Vinny & Ted, Beaconsfield, 06/06/2026.
Clear golden topped with an off white head ... good lacing ensues.
Nose is malt forward, grass, herb, stewed fruits.
Taste comprises biscuit, straw, grains, herb, light floral whisper.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, light drying close.
Okay cask offering.
Clear golden topped with an off white head ... good lacing ensues.
Nose is malt forward, grass, herb, stewed fruits.
Taste comprises biscuit, straw, grains, herb, light floral whisper.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, light drying close.
Okay cask offering.
Tried
on 06 Jun 2026
at 15:23
5.5/10
Decent summer beer. A couple of pints in the Lloyd and Platt, Chorlton-cum-Hardy.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 May 2026
at 18:30
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
Half pint from the cask at The Lamplighter in Jersey. Pours black with a white head. Aromas & tastes of coffee, liquorice, chocolate & light roasted malt. Moderate body. Smooth finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 May 2026
at 08:12
7/10
This version at 6.5% black colour with a tan head. Roasted and slight sweet. Rich body.
Tried
from Cask
on 21 May 2026
at 16:14
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at Vinny & Teds, Beaconsfield old town, 09/05/2026.
Clear golden with a good sized lasting white head.
Nose is malt forward, herb, grains, biscuit, stewed fruits.
Taste comprises fruit slice, biscuit, hedgerow, straw.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close with a balanced bitter ripple.
Tidy malt forward bitter.
Clear golden with a good sized lasting white head.
Nose is malt forward, herb, grains, biscuit, stewed fruits.
Taste comprises fruit slice, biscuit, hedgerow, straw.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, semi drying close with a balanced bitter ripple.
Tidy malt forward bitter.
Tried
on 09 May 2026
at 12:00
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
I'm all aboard for this starter to an evening, a good choice being a solid traditional example of its style. The clear golden brew is crisp, hoppy, and has an excellent body.
Tried
from Draft
at
Founder's Hall
on 18 Apr 2026
at 18:08