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[33cl can from Beer52.] A glossy black pour with a fast fading tan head; oddly biscuity aroma with some chocolate; sweet and thin in the mouth with some vanilla and hazelnut; and a harsh bitterness and watery finish. Disappointing.

Tried from Can from Beer52 on 18 May 2025 at 18:49

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Black Bird from Love Lane Brewery

11 months ago

7.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7

[44cl can from Home Bargains.] A glossy peaty brown pour with a thin pale tan head; chocolate malt aroma; lactic mouth feel with some chocolate and a strong malty taste with bitterness from the roast; then a dry finish with a touch of alcohol in the throat and stomach
. A solid Extra Stout.

Tried from Can from Home Bargains (T.J Morris Ltd), Nationwide on 18 May 2025 at 18:28

berkshirejohn updated a venue: Village Freehouse located in Salisbury, England
11 months ago

berkshirejohn updated a venue: Malt Miller located in Swindon, England
11 months ago

berkshirejohn updated a venue: Red Lion (Hop Kettle) located in Cricklade, England
11 months ago

berkshirejohn updated a venue: Avebury Community Shop located in Avebury, England
11 months ago

berkshirejohn updated a venue: Ruby Red Wine Cellars located in Bradford on Avon, England
11 months ago

berkshirejohn has a new beer style achievement

Level 5 for Pale Ale - Australian / New Zealand ticks with a total of 50 ticks of this sub style.
Aussie Pale Ale from Love Lane Brewery was the one that did it!
11 months ago

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Aussie Pale Ale from Love Lane Brewery

11 months ago

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

[44cl can from Home Bargains, Bracknell.] A hazy straw coloured pour with a loose white head; tropical fruit aroma; crisp tropical fruit taste; and citrus peel bitterness too finish. A tasty IPA.

Tried from Can from Home Bargains (T.J Morris Ltd), Nationwide on 17 May 2025 at 18:28

berkshirejohn updated a venue: Rai d’Or located in Salisbury, England
11 months ago