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McCash

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6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

On cask at the White Lady.
Appearance - cloudy orange with a creamy white head.
Nose - raspberry and blackberry with some creaminess.
Taste - big blackberry tang with still some creaminess.
Palate - creamy but with big Berry tartness and even a little fruit tannins.
Overall - better than expected.

Tried from Cask at White Lady (JDW) on 28 Jul 2025 at 16:37


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

On cask. Appearance - deep amber to brown with red chinks. Creamy white head. Nose - plums going into prunes. Brown bread toffee and an edge of chocolate. Taste - more dried fruit and brown bread. Palate - rich and chewy. Sweet and chewy finish. Overall - lovely stuff.

Tried from Cask at White Lady (JDW) on 31 Aug 2023 at 13:50

gave a cheers!

McCash added a new beer Red Dawn Rising by Stewart Brewing
7 months ago


5.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5

Can from Appellation Wines.
Appearance - golden and clear. White head.
Nose - very grainy, mushy peas too.
Taste - more of the same.
Palate - light bodied, not refreshing though.
Overall - unusual, I've enjoyed most of this brewery's beers. This is hard work.

Tried from Can from Appellation Wines (Comely Bank) on 28 Jul 2025 at 11:59



7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Bottle from Scotmid.
Appearance - golden amber and clear, steady carbonation and no head.
Nose - apples, hay and wood.
Taste - more of the same.
Palate - medium bodied, tangy bittersweet finish.
Overall - decent.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Jul 2025 at 11:55


McCash added a new beer Vintage 2024 by Thatchers Cider
7 months ago


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

On keg at the Hanging Bat.
Appearance - opaque black with a thin beige head.
Nose - coffee, sweet chocolate, caramel and vanilla.
Taste - coffee, chocolate, rum and raisin.
Palate - medium bodied, quite sweet.
Overall - good.

Tried from Draft at Hanging Bat Beer Cafe on 28 Jul 2025 at 11:49


7.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Can from Appellation Wines.
Appearance - murky orange with a thin white head.
Nose - grass, melon and orange.
Taste - more orange, melon and grassiness.
Palate - creamy texture, close to medium bodied with a bitter finish.
Overall - good balance and on style.

Tried from Can from Appellation Wines (Comely Bank) on 26 Jul 2025 at 19:18


7.4
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Can from Appellation Wines.
Appearance - cloudy amber to orange. Foamy, snow white head.
Nose - raspberry and red cherry. Light funk.
Taste - sour red fruits, mainly raspberry. Some creaminess from vanilla.
Palate - light bodied, tart and funky finish.
Overall - good example of the style.

Tried from Can from Appellation Wines (Comely Bank) on 26 Jul 2025 at 18:50