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Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 1st January 2026. Dark brown with shallow, yellowy white foam and full lacing. Citrus notes, light fruits and roastiness in aroma. Spiced roasted malt in-mouth and a finish of spiced berry fruits and dark chocolate. Engaging texture and a fair amount of body.

Tried from Cask at Southampton Arms on 01 Jan 2026 at 01:01

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Hygge from Kent Brewery

4 months ago

6.9/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7

Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 1st January 2026. Intensely dark sepia brown with shallow tan foam and spot lacing. Rich roast malt aroma. Spiced roastiness in-mouth and finish. Lightish body for strength, and a smooth mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask at Southampton Arms on 01 Jan 2026 at 00:48

lad_newton added a new beer Hygge by Kent Brewery
4 months ago

lad_newton (4282) reviewed

Pagan Juice from Bluntrock Brewery

4 months ago

6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7

Can on 29th December 2025, received as gift. Opaquely hazy yellow amber with quickly decaying whitish foam and scant lacing. Grapefruit citrus aroma. Rich grapefruit in-mouth with bitter grasses blending in towards a long hoppy finish. Full bodied with a smooth yet engaging texture..

Tried from Can on 29 Dec 2025 at 23:30

lad_newton has a new beer style achievement

Level 4 for Traditional Beer ticks with a total of 25 ticks of this master style.
Spingo Middle from Blue Anchor Brewery was the one that did it!
4 months ago

lad_newton (4282) reviewed

Spingo Middle from Blue Anchor Brewery

4 months ago

6.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7

Cask at the Dock Inn, Penzance on 26th December 2025. Dark copper with shallow, yellowy white foam and full lacing. Leafy hops and caramel malts in aroma and liquid pass. Fruity finish with solid maltiness. Smooth mouthfeel and a full body.

Tried from Cask at The Dock Inn on 26 Dec 2025 at 15:38

lad_newton (4282) reviewed

Crows-an-Wra from Penzance Brewing Co.

4 months ago

8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8

Cask at the Dock Inn, Penzance on 26th December 2025. Pale golden amber with shallow, yellowy white foam and full lacing. Lush grassy hop aroma. Bitter grassiness in-mouth and a rewardingly bitter finish. Medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel. Exquisite.

Tried from Cask at The Dock Inn on 26 Dec 2025 at 15:13