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[50cl bottle, #055722, from Waitrose, Bracknell.] An attractive golden copper coloured pour with a thick cream coloured head; aroma of raisins and figs; the usual complex taste - orange marmalade, sweet figs and dates and light biscuity grains, combined with a deep leathery bitterness that lingers long into the finish which brings a very peasant warmth to the throat, as well as more dates and caramel. An annual treat.

Tried from Bottle from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 31 Jan 2026 at 20:00

berkshirejohn updated a beer: Golden Gorse brewed by Coastal Brewery
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berkshirejohn updated a beer: Diamond Reign brewed by Castle Rock Brewery
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berkshirejohn updated a beer: Carn Brea Celtic Blonde brewed by Hepworth & Co
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berkshirejohn updated a beer: Red Apple brewed by Bulmers Cider
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berkshirejohn updated a beer: Tibbie Shiels Ale brewed by Broughton Ales
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berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Blueprint Bravo from Sawmill Brewing Company (NZ)

3 months ago

6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5

[33cl can from Beer52.] A pale straw coloured pour with a loose white head; faint tropical fruit aroma; tropical fruit taste with some coconut; and a creamy finish.

Tried from Can from Beer52 on 29 Jan 2026 at 16:12

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Blueprint Alpha from Sawmill Brewing Company (NZ)

3 months ago

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

[33cl can from Beer52.] A hazy pale straw coloured pour with a thick white head; floral citrus aroma; dry floral taste to start, then some lemon; followed by grapefruit zest, and a dry crisp finish.

Tried from Can from Beer52 on 29 Jan 2026 at 16:06