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Handpull cask at the Cellar, Chester. Light gold, mostly clear with a smattering of white head. Getting notes of lemon zest and berry, fresh grass on the nose. Taste is nicely balanced from the outset, although the finish turns very bitter. Its has a few twists and turns without losing character and maintaining focus. Light, creamy body, very little carbonation. Well done.

Tried from Cask at The Cellar on 17 May 2026 at 13:45

jjsint added a new beer Loral Ultra Pale by Brewsmith Beer
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Vimtone from Pastore Brewing and Blending

1 month ago

7.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5

Draught keg at That Beer Place, Chester. Magenta or maybe a shade lighter, a little translucent with a ring of pink head. Big Vimto hit: lots of blackcurrant, red grape, a little raspberry on the nose. The similarity to a soft drink ends when I taste it, it's got a pleasing sourness with big berry flavour. Short finish. Light to medium body, not that much carbonation to cling to. Impressive recipe.

Tried from Draft at That Beer Place (Foregate St) on 17 May 2026 at 12:54

jjsint is visiting That Beer Place (Foregate St) located in Chester, England
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Give To Gain from Northern Monk Brew Co.

1 month ago

6.6/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 5.5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5

Keg draught at the Sandstone, Chester. Brownish red, translucent with a spotty buff-coloured head. Light malty aroma, not much to it but that's in keeping with the style. Delicious chewy malt in the taste, little touches of berry. Fades to a gentle astringent. Light body with carbonation ramped up. What it's supposed to be.

Tried from Draft at Sandstone on 17 May 2026 at 11:46

jjsint is visiting Sandstone located in Chester, England
1 month ago

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Sandstone

1 month ago

7.6/10 — Setting 7 Selection 9 Service 8 Food Value 6 Overall 8

Yes, it's far out. There are so many good pubs within a few minutes' walk of each other, you could be forgiven for giving the Sandstone a miss, or even being unaware of its existence. However, I'd recommend a stop if you have the time. It has a converted shop micropub feel in what we'd call a strip mall in the US deep in a residential area. Three cask and 10 keg (not all utmost tickable craft) and two big fridges full of packaged beers to drink in (slightly larger fee) or take away.Northern Monk, Polly's, Budvar, Salopian, RedWillow, Deya. Prices are fair.

Visited on 17 May 2026 at 11:35

jjsint has a new beer style achievement

Level 2 for Non Alcoholic / Low Alcohol ticks with a total of 10 ticks of this master style.
Draught 0.0 from Guinness (St. James's Gate) was the one that did it!
1 month ago

jjsint (8803) reviewed

Draught 0.0 from Guinness (St. James's Gate)

1 month ago

6.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 5.5 Texture 6 Overall 6

538ml can at the Square Bottle (JDW), Chester. Mid-brown, hint of mahogany, some translucency with a small (for a Guinness anyway) beige/khaki head. Malty aroma, dusting of chocolate, a little coffee. Sweet taste. Too sweet, you can taste all the sugar in there that didn't get got. Still, similar enough to alcoholic Guinness. Light watery body. OK, good for 0.0%.

Tried from Can at The Square Bottle (JDW) on 16 May 2026 at 19:29

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Weed It and Reap from Spookton Brew Co.

1 month ago

7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7

Keg draught at the brewery tap. Light gold, a tiny bit of haze, a thin layer of white head. Light fruity aroma, a bit grassy, lemon meringue. Fresh sweet taste, more lemon, some sweet spice. This is hard for me to get a handle on but I really like it. The finish is bitter, with medium hody and carbonation on the heavy side. Good.

Tried from Draft at Spookton Tap Room on 16 May 2026 at 18:16