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Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 10th December 2025. Copper with shallow off-white foam and full lacing. Nutty malt aroma. Malty in-mouth with citrus peel and a finish reflective of both. Zingy mouthfeel and a light to medium body.

Tried from Cask at Southampton Arms on 10 Dec 2025 at 23:07

lad_newton (4282) reviewed

Abbot Reserve (Cask) from Greene King

5 months ago

7.9/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8

Cask at the Old Trout, Southend on 10th December 2025. Crystal clear copper with shallow foam and almost no lacing. Rich malty aroma. Intense nutty maltiness in-mouth and finish. Velvet smooth texture and a full body.

Tried from Cask at Olde Trout Tavern on 10 Dec 2025 at 20:41

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Abbey Blonde from Facer's Brewery

5 months ago

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

Cask at the Olde Trout, Southend on 10th December 2025. Clear gold with lasting off-white foam and scant lacing. Hoppy aroma. Fruity in-mouth with grasses and a finish of citrus and grassiness. Smooth mouthfeel and a fair amount of body.

Tried from Cask at Olde Trout Tavern on 10 Dec 2025 at 20:20

lad_newton updated a beer: Abbey Blonde brewed by Facer's Brewery
5 months ago

lad_newton (4282) reviewed

Santa Baby from Welbeck Abbey Brewery

5 months ago

7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8

Cask at the Last Post, Southend on 10th December 2025. Just shy of clear pale gold with shallow whitish foam and full lacing. Fruity and grassy hoppiness in aroma. Citrus zest and grassiness in-mouth and a blend of grassy hops and tangy fruits to finish. Smooth mouthfeel and a medium body. Very pleasant.

Tried from Cask at Last Post on 10 Dec 2025 at 19:02

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American Amber from Bragdy Conwy Brewery

5 months ago

7.6/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8

Cask at the Last Post, Southend on 10th December 2025. Clear coppery amber with shallow off-white foam and spot lacing. Malty aroma. Leafy hops and zesty peels in-mouth, and a satisfying bitter finish. Smooth mouthfeel and a medium body.

Tried from Cask at Last Post on 10 Dec 2025 at 18:56

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Dark Fruit Porter from Batemans

5 months ago

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

Cask at the Last Post, Southend on 10th December 2025. Rated as a novelty ale. Deep ruby black with shallow, tan foam and spot lacing. Blackcurrant-led candy fruits aroma. Liquid pass and finish reflect the same flavour profile. Light to medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask at Last Post on 10 Dec 2025 at 18:42

lad_newton (4282) reviewed

Prohibition X from Kent Brewery

5 months ago

8.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5

Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 9th December 2025. Clear gold with lasting off-white foam and full lacing. Hoppy aroma. Zesty peel in-mouth with exquisite grassiness, which continues into a satisfying finish. Full body and a smooth mouthfeel. Exquisite.

Tried from Cask at Southampton Arms on 09 Dec 2025 at 22:42

lad_newton added a new beer Prohibition X by Kent Brewery
5 months ago