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Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 21st March 2026. Deep brownish copper with shallow off-white foam and partial lacing. Fruity and zesty aroma. Citrus and yeasty notes in-mouth. A just-shy-of-fresh lactic note sets in and takes the edge off fruitiness during liquid drain and finish. Medium to full body and smooth mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask at Southampton Arms on 21 Mar 2026 at 23:17

lad_newton added a new beer Antenna by Radio City Beer Works
1 month ago

7.9

lad_newton (4282) reviewed Jack Brand - Flat White Porter from Adnams 1 month ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cask at the Barrel Vault, St Pancras on 20th March 2026. Deep ruby brown with minimal, dull foam and scant lacing. Dark chocolate and coffee roast malt aroma. Mild herbs, dark chocolate and coffee in-mouth and a finish of cake fruits and roasty malts. Smooth mouthfeel and plenty of body.

Tried from Cask at The Barrel Vault on 20 Mar 2026 at 23:11

7.9

lad_newton (4282) reviewed Nigredo from J D Wetherspoon 1 month ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cask at the Barrel Vault, St Pancras on 20th March 2026. Deep sepia with yellowy white foam and scant lacing. Fresh coffee roastiness in aroma. Bitter chocolate and coffee in-mouth and a finish reflective of both. Full body and smooth mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask at The Barrel Vault on 20 Mar 2026 at 23:05

lad_newton (4282) reviewed Coastal Confusion from Salem Brew Co. 1 month ago

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Cask at the Barrel Vault, St Pancras on 20th March 2026. Crystal clear copper with elegant, shallow whitish foam and full lacing. Nutty malt aroma. Citrus peel, nutty malt and herbal notes in-mouth and a soft, buttery malt finish. Velvet smooth mouthfeel and a full body.

Tried from Cask at The Barrel Vault on 20 Mar 2026 at 21:37

6.1

lad_newton (4282) reviewed Shug Monkey from Elgood's Brewery 1 month ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask at the Barrel Vault, St Pancras on 20th March 2026. Just shy of clear amber with shallow off-white foam and initial lacing. Spicy fruit aroma. Pungent and fruity in-mouth with a dry finish. Medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask at The Barrel Vault on 20 Mar 2026 at 20:53

7.1

lad_newton (4282) reviewed Best Bitter from UnBarred Brewery 1 month ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 20th March 2026. Brown with shallow foam and spot lacing. Nutty maltiness throughout. Very agreeable. Light bodied with a velvet smooth mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask at Southampton Arms on 20 Mar 2026 at 19:17

lad_newton updated a beer: Best Bitter brewed by UnBarred Brewery
1 month ago

7.6

lad_newton (4282) reviewed Milk Shake - Milk Stout (4.8% - 5.7%) from Wiper and True 1 month ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Cask at CBC, Covent Garden on 15th March 2026. Sepia brown with shallow, light tan foam and scant lacing. Coffee and dairy aroma. Chocolate coffee in-mouth and a mocha finish. Velvet smooth with plenty of body.

Tried from Cask at Craft Beer Co - Covent Garden on 15 Mar 2026 at 00:39