Leighton Profile

Great stuff, old-school West Coast gear, some ripening citrus, sun-kissed pale mats, mild piney bitterness, tangerine, grapefruit. Great balance. Soft resin to finish. Sound.

Tried from Can at Siren Craft Brewery on 16 Jun 2025 at 23:05

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Synergy from Stardust Brewery

1 year ago

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

Quite nice, pleasant citrusy hops, lemongrass, light rindy bitterness, decent pale bread, low bitterness, little tangerine and melon.

Tried from Can at Elusive Tap on 16 Jun 2025 at 21:36

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Lost City from Elusive Brewing

1 year ago

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

Easygoing lager, a touch on the sweet side, some pale biscuits, white bread, faint bitter straw. Pretty clean to finish, a little fresh cereal.

Tried from Can at Elusive Tap on 16 Jun 2025 at 20:17

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Through The Fields from Burning Sky Brewery

1 year ago

8.8/10 — Appearance 9 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 9

This is exceptional. Doesn’t beat you over the head with acidity, funk or general complexity but it’s just damn drinkable. Some tart berries, mellow acidity, low funk, a little seedy bitterness. Lightly jammy, vinous. Gorgeous overall.

Tried from Bottle at Burning Sky on 14 Jun 2025 at 21:14

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Leighton (35317) reviewed

Pale Ale - Simcoe Amarillo Motueka from The Kernel Brewery

1 year ago

8.6/10 — Appearance 9 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 8.5

Lovely stuff, fresh citrusy hops, mild piney hops, lean pale malts, a little grassy bitterness. Great balance, highly drinkable.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 13 Jun 2025 at 23:03

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Leighton (35317) reviewed

Hobgoblin Session IPA from Wychwood Brewery

1 year ago

6.4/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7

Boring but not undrinkable. Some sun-kissed bready pale malts, citric hops, nip of yeast, grassy bitterness. OK.

Tried from Can from Tesco Supermarket (Various locations) on 13 Jun 2025 at 21:39

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Resonance from Elusive Brewing

1 year ago

6/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5

So so. Muted hop character, a little pithy citrus. Some vaguely tangy lemony notes that seem out of place. Faded pine needles. A rare miss from Elusive.

Tried from Can at Elusive Tap on 13 Jun 2025 at 18:21

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Sparkle from Siren Craft Brew

1 year ago

6.4/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 7 Overall 6.5

Inoffensive. Short on character. A little pithy lemon, soft bitter pine needles, crispy pale grain. Drinkable enough although there’s not much to it.

Tried from Can at Siren Craft Brewery on 13 Jun 2025 at 17:00

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Origin S'Morey from Siren Craft Brew

1 year ago

7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8

Good stuff, sweet but not cloying, bit of ash, mild salinity, burnt earth, leathery fruits, moderate dry roast. Not a ton of depth but it’s tasty and drinkable for the ABV.

Tried from Can at Siren Craft Brewery on 11 Jun 2025 at 21:09

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Leighton (35317) reviewed

Fresh From The Old Flax Store Pale Ale 04 from Northern Monk Brew Co.

1 year ago

7.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 8

Enjoyable brew. Juicy hops, some citrus, some tropical vibes. Low bitterness. A little pale bread, perhaps a few oats. Soft dank notes. Sweet and creamy. Very drinkable.

Tried from Can at House Of The Trembling Madness (Stonegate) on 11 Jun 2025 at 20:28