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Can from Asda, High Wycombe. Black with a hint of mahogany; there's no head. A little bit viscous on pouring. Odd smell; reminded me of shellfish, oysters, something like that. The harbour theme continues into the taste, with salt to the fore. The advertised caramel and chocolate are definitely there; more in the background than I expected, but enough to prevent a nice balance and contrast to the savoury tones of the brew. Umami flavours come through in the finish; a bit of Bovril maybe? A light roasty bitterness too. After the seafood shock of the aroma, this became very enjoyable. Not the sugar bomb I expected, but complex and yet very drinkable. Impressive for a supermarket brew.

Tried from Can from Asda Supermarket (Various locations) on 25 Feb 2026 at 12:42

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wheresthepath updated a beer: Lucky Lager brewed by Lazy Bear Brews
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wheresthepath (3700) reviewed

Lucky Lager from Lazy Bear Brews

2 months ago

5.1/10 — Appearance 5 Aroma 7 Flavor 4.5 Texture 4 Overall 4.5

Can from the friendly brewer's own stall at Farnham Farmers' Market. Labelled as a California common, and from what the brewer said had definitely been brewed as that style. Clear amber to copper with a middling fizz and a negligible head. Quite nice at first. Fruity up front - orange and ripe apple initially, with toasty bready malt behind. After drinking more it got worse though - wort-y, green apple and a little raw alcohol. Felt a bit homebrew-y. Yeah, it's not great.

Tried from Can on 20 Feb 2026 at 19:03

wheresthepath (3700) reviewed

Ultra Phase from North Brewing Co

2 months ago

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

Can from Tesco, Reading. Deep yellowy-gold with a white head. Syrupy, resinous and quite bitter. Melon, pink grapefruit and a little unripe mango. It's ok, but I felt the bitterness needed toning down a tad to allow the flavours to shine through.

Tried from Can from Tesco Supermarket (Various locations) on 18 Nov 2025 at 12:54

wheresthepath (3700) reviewed

Thistle Fury from Sambrooks Brewery

2 months ago

6.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5

Cask at the Hope Tap (JDW), Reading. Mahogany coloured with a thin beige head and a light carbonation. Superb condition again - whoever's in charge of the cellar at this Spoon's deserves a bonus. Smokey up front (I like that!) then stewed plums and a touch of cough mixture (I like this less). Kind of a peaty thing going on here. Unfortunately the flavours die a little and it becomes a tad watery in the drying, mildly bitter finish that leaves a hint of smoked marmalade. Starts out well, ends just ok. An odd one this; on balance there were more positives than negatives though.

Tried from Cask at Hope Tap on 18 Feb 2026 at 13:11

wheresthepath added a new beer Thistle Fury by Sambrooks Brewery
2 months ago

wheresthepath (3700) reviewed

Power from Gower Brewery

2 months ago

7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

Cask at the Hope Tap (JDW), Reading. Glowing copper with a thin off-white head and a light carbonation. Excellent condition on this one - well done 'Spoons. Lots of sweetish fruit up front - juicy orange, red apples. Rustic barley chaff behind, with a good balancing twiggy bitterness in the finish. A great brew that's enhanced by being served with top-notch cask conditioning. Lovely.

Tried from Cask at Hope Tap on 18 Feb 2026 at 13:00

wheresthepath (3700) reviewed

Original Sin 2023 from Luke's Cider

3 months ago

7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

Can at the interesting Pick & Cheese restaurant in Seven Dials market, London. Golden-amber with a light fizz. Ripe apples, caramel & a gentle, lightly drying farmhouse funkiness. It's not especially complex, but it's pleasant, easy drinking, and was a good match for most of the cheeses we sampled. Decent stuff actually.

Tried from Can on 14 Feb 2026 at 16:21

wheresthepath added a new beer Original Sin 2023 by Luke's Cider
3 months ago