Leighton Profile

Enjoyable overall. Has an easygoing fruity vibe to it, low bitterness, mild aromatics, some peach, lemon, gummy fruits, pale bread. Nicely balanced, well and drinkable.

Tried from Can from Clapton Craft on 16 Jan 2026 at 22:56

8.1

Leighton (34941) reviewed Small Pale - Columbus from The Kernel Brewery 1 month ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Lovely stuff, lean, a little white pepper, some pine needles, moderate bitterness, dried lemon peel. Great balance. Highly drinkable.

Tried from Cask at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 14 Jan 2026 at 19:27

7.1

Leighton (34941) reviewed Porter from Guinness Open Gate Brewery London 1 month ago

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

Keg at the London courtyard tap. Pours clear, light brown.
Basic porter, some toasted biscuits, nips of milk chocolate, soft earth, low roast. Drinks fine. Easygoing.

Tried from Draft at Guinness Open Gate Brewery London on 10 Jan 2026 at 09:00

Leighton (34941) reviewed Doppelsticke from Black Isle Brewery 1 month ago

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

Quite a nice drop. Malty but not overly sweet. Mellow dark berries and overarching red wine accents. A little funk maybe. Low bitterness, touches of earth. Minimal boozy kick. Really drinkable.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 10 Jan 2026 at 18:29

7.3

Leighton (34941) reviewed Black Forest Gateau from Northern Monk Brew Co. 1 month ago

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

Sweet and simple. Fun cherry Coke character. Mellow chocolate, low boozy kick, dark berries, earth and roast. Pretty basic but drinkable enough.

Tried from Can from Tesco Supermarket (Various locations) on 09 Jan 2026 at 22:53

7.9

Leighton (34941) reviewed Moinette Brune from Brasserie Dupont 1 month ago

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

Great stuff, nice toasted malts, wheat, expressive yeast character, a little earth, candied sugar,l brown bread. Nicely balanced, nips of dried fruits, lingering yeast, toasted brown bread. Highly recommended.

Tried from Bottle from Bierwinkel De Hopduvel on 07 Jan 2026 at 21:57

Leighton (34941) reviewed India Pale Ale - Superdelic from The Kernel Brewery 1 month ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9

Wow that’s a good one. Excellent bitter/sweet balance. Some plump citrus, melon, peach, bitter pine, supportive pale malts. A little nectarine, grass. Super drinkable, quenching lingering bitterness. Outstanding.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 07 Jan 2026 at 21:30

7.3

Leighton (34941) reviewed Tariq from Newbarns Brewery 1 month ago

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

Highly pleasant, smooth SIPA. Crisp pale malts, lemony hops, nips of pine needles, biscuit, crunchy hay. Not a ton to it but it goes down pretty easy.

Tried from Can from Clapton Craft on 07 Jan 2026 at 20:46

7.4

Leighton (34941) reviewed Opera Fantastico from Brasserie Surréaliste 1 month ago

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

Perfectly fine IPA. Approaches the WC style but doesn’t quite nail it. Some pleasant candied citrus, sun-kissed malts, mellow bitterness, piney accents, pale bread. Highly drinkable gear on the whole. Belgian-brewed IPAs have come a long way over the years.

Tried from Can from Bierwinkel De Hopduvel on 05 Jan 2026 at 22:41

6.4

Leighton (34941) reviewed Christmas Ale from CEB (Castle Eden Brewery) 1 month ago

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

Serviceable. Malty and sweet, some semi-dark fruits, toasted biscuits and crackers, mild leafy hop. Bready, brown bread, whole grains. Basic but drinkable enough.

Tried from Bottle from Tesco Supermarket (Various locations) on 05 Jan 2026 at 21:51