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Can from the Rheged Centre near Penrith - finally found a beer from Renfrewshire, yay! Brown-black with a thin tan head. Smells of cocoa and blackberries with some roasty malt. Taste is initially sooty and tart - bit of an odd combination. Big fruits come through - yes, definitely strawberry jam and fresh blueberries - along with some burnt toast. A little chocolate in the jammy finish. It's a really interesting brew; I'm not sure the flavours quite meld together, but I enjoyed it anyway because it was so different. Happy days!

Tried from Can from Taste@Rheged on 08 Aug 2025 at 12:00

wheresthepath (3730) reviewed

Islay Cask Laphroaig Edition from Innis & Gunn Brewing Co.

11 months ago

7.9/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8

Bottle from Sainsbury's, Wycombe. I've always enjoyed I&G's special editions, and I love Islay whiskies - whilst Laphroaig isn't my favourite of the Islay malts I was thoroughly looking forward to this brew. It's amber-brown with a beige to tan head. The aroma and flavour don't disappoint - there's a big hit of dry smokiness up front, plenty of peat and a medicinal note, all set against a treacle toffee background with wood and a touch of vanilla. There's a touch of dark fruit in there too - cherry maybe, and raisins. Yum! Where it falls down is the texture - it's a little thinner than you'd expect for a brew of this strength (especially a barrel-aged one), and you do get a little bit of tap water. Nevertheless,it's still a winner for me; very enjoyable as long as you like Islay whiskies.

Tried from Bottle from Sainsbury's (Various locations) on 07 Aug 2025 at 17:53

wheresthepath (3730) reviewed

Refraction Of Light from Amundsen Brewery

11 months ago

5.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5

Can from a Beer52 Father's Day four-pack that Sainsbury's were selling off cheap. Hazy pale yellow with a white head. Hints of lemon and lime in a slightly chalky mouthfeel. Rather muted and a bit dull. Produced to a lower price point maybe?

Tried from Can from Sainsbury's (Various locations) on 07 Aug 2025 at 11:56

wheresthepath (3730) reviewed

Dragon Stout from Desnoes and Geddes

11 months ago

7.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7

Bottle from Sainsbury's, Wycombe. Deep mahogany with a beige to tan head. Rich chocolate up front, then muscovado sugar, a touch of liquorice and wood and some spice. After an excellent start it faded a little and felt a little thin for the strength, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Impressive stuff considering the very low price point (think it was only £1.70) - this is better than many craft beers of two or three times the price. Also liked that it was sold in a smaller size bottle (284ml) - I'd like to see more strong beers sold in smaller volume cans/bottles like this, I really don't need or want 440ml of triple IPAs and big imperial stouts.

Tried from Bottle from Sainsbury's (Various locations) on 06 Aug 2025 at 17:54

wheresthepath updated a beer: Refraction Of Light brewed by Amundsen Brewery
11 months ago

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Level 2 for Sweden ticks with a total of 10 from this country.
Hay-Z from Beerbliotek was the one that did it!
11 months ago

wheresthepath (3730) reviewed

Hay-Z from Beerbliotek

11 months ago

6.1/10 — Appearance 5 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 5 Overall 6.5

Can from a Beer52 Father's Day four-pack that Sainsbury's were selling off cheap. Murky blonde with a large, white head and a middling fizz. Tropical notes up front - mango and melon. Lemon comes through in the moderately bitter, drying finish. It's just ok.

Tried from Can from Sainsbury's (Various locations) on 06 Aug 2025 at 12:17