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[Cask at the Back of Beyond (JDW), Reading.] An amber pour with a ring of white head; orangey aroma; sweet orangey taste with some biscuity malts; and an oily finish.

Tried from Cask at Back of Beyond on 09 Mar 2026 at 13:50

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Orange Wheat Grand Cru from Green Jack

2 months ago

7.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7

[Cask at the Hope Tap (JDW), Reading.] A pale golden amber pour with a thin white head that laces the glass completely; light orangey aroma with; silky smooth grainy body with an orange taste and some yeast; then dry and bready. A satisfying sipping beer.

Tried from Cask at Hope Tap on 09 Mar 2026 at 12:44

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Canongate Best from Stewart Brewing

2 months ago

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

[Cask at the Hope Tap (JDW), Reading.] An amber pour with a thin white head; malty aroma; malty taste lifted by a little lemon; and a syrupy finish. Pleasant.

Tried from Cask at Hope Tap on 09 Mar 2026 at 12:37

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Brewed Awakening from Hook Norton Brewery

2 months ago

7.3/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7

[Cask at the Hope Tap (JDW), Reading.] A hazy amber pour with a loose cream head; citrusy aroma; smooth creamy malt body with a fresh grapefruit taste; then a zesty finish with some sweet biscuity malts.Very tasty.

Tried from Cask at Hope Tap on 09 Mar 2026 at 12:21

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Exam Room Tears from Stu Brew

2 months ago

7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8

[Cask at the Hope Tap (JDW), Reading.] A glossy peat brown coloured pour with a thick cream head; maple syrup aroma; maple syrup taste to start then some dry deeply roasted malts and a creamy texture; with some toasted pecans coming through at the finish.

Tried from Cask at Hope Tap on 09 Mar 2026 at 12:08

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Crimson Legend from Brains

2 months ago

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

[Cask at the Hope Tap (JDW), Reading.] A reddish copper coloured pour with a tight cream head; fruity aroma; tart fruity taste, but nothing recognisable- perhaps some pear and peach, then quite sharply bitter and warming. Unusual.

Tried from Cask at Hope Tap on 09 Mar 2026 at 11:54

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Voyager from Woodforde's

2 months ago

7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7

[Cask at the Hope Tap (JDW), Reading.] A dark amber pour with a cream head; malty aroma; creamy body with a malty taste, some caramel and a burnt sugar bitterness; then a dry earthy finish.

Tried from Cask at Hope Tap on 09 Mar 2026 at 11:47

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Blackest Portals from Sudden Death Brewing

2 months ago

6.9/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 7

[33cl can from Beer52.] A dark cola brown coloured pour with a loose tan head; malty aroma with a little spice; thin and sweet in the mouth with a dark rye bread crusts; and then some tart purple berries to finish. Rather good.

Tried from Can from Beer52 on 08 Mar 2026 at 19:27

berkshirejohn (10300) reviewed

Wave Tactics from Pühaste

2 months ago

7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

[33cl can from Beer52.] A really dark amber coloured pour with a thick tan head; aroma of raisins; rich malty body with dried fruit and a syrupy consistency; then a touch of spice and a chocolate taste to finish. A pleasant sipping beer.

Tried from Can from Beer52 on 08 Mar 2026 at 18:39

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Level 6 for Denmark ticks with a total of 75 from this country.
Italian Pilsner from Mikkeller was the one that did it!
2 months ago