Leighton Profile

Like other Beer 52 pales of the shelf in Waitrose, this comes across as a bit faded. Still, there’s something to enjoy. Some lemon rind, pale bread, a little grain, biscuits, melon, white grape. Decent balance overall. Drinks fine but I suspect it could be more vibrant.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 04 Oct 2025 at 22:13

9.5

Leighton (34888) reviewed Export India Porter - Talus from The Kernel Brewery 2 months ago

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 9.5 | Flavor - 9.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9.5

Perfect pour - couldn’t look any better. Rich dark malts, ashy roast, orange peel, citrus oils, burnt pine, baking cocoa. Velvety texture, ideal condition. Balanced finish, more drying ashy roast, cocoa, earth, citrus rind. Super. Kernel in the supermarket, what a weird and wonderful thing.

Tried from Bottle from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 04 Oct 2025 at 21:05

8.8

Leighton (34888) reviewed 3 Year Kentuckley from Transient Artisan Ales 2 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9

Oh yeah that’s good stuff. Big and rich, sweet but not quite cloying. Rich maple, roast, toasted marshmallow, boozy bourbon, layered chocolate, raisins. Thick, lightly chewy. Warming finish, more bourbon, burnt toffee, dark fruits, gooey chocolate. Hearty and still rather drinkable.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Sep 2025 at 20:50

7.6

Leighton (34888) reviewed Sundance from Wiper and True 2 months ago

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

Solid offering. Pleasant citrusy hop character, soft pine needles, supportive pale malts. Mellow bitterness. Very nicely balanced and highly drinkable.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 04 Oct 2025 at 20:43

6.3

Leighton (34888) reviewed Opposites Attract from Amundsen Brewery 2 months ago

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

Very basic stuff. Hops might be a little faded - been sitting on a supermarket shelf after all. Some citrus peel, lean pale malt, a little tangerine and melon. Low bitterness. Touches of peach. Inoffensive.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 04 Oct 2025 at 00:25

7.5

Leighton (34888) reviewed Festbier from Privatbrauerei MC Wieninger 2 months ago

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

Part of the Lidl fest pack. True to style. Not very complex but good and quaffable. Some sun-kissed biscuits, whispers of caramel, a few leaves, dough, bread. Drinks fine.

Tried from Bottle from Lidl (England) on 03 Oct 2025 at 22:58

Leighton (34888) reviewed Pick Me Up from Hook Norton Brewery 2 months ago

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

Fine overall. Pretty dry, not overly sweet. Quite a bit of ashy tobacco, earth, burnt toast. Smooth with velvety texture. Drying finish. Easy-drinking mild.

Tried from Cask at Baxter's Court (JDW) on 03 Oct 2025 at 16:26

7.5

Leighton (34888) reviewed Clear Spot from Burning Sky Brewery 2 months ago

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

Well balanced overall. Pleasant lightly toasted malt, a faint leafy note, dried citrus peel. Perhaps a nip of yeast. Good condition. Highly drinkable.

Tried from Cask at Baxter's Court (JDW) on 03 Oct 2025 at 16:23

Leighton added a new beer Clear Spot by Burning Sky Brewery
2 months ago

7.5

Leighton (34888) reviewed Cascading Sun from Ideal Day Family Brewery 2 months ago

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

Not bad. A little oily pine, faintly ripened citrus fruits, pale bread, nip of melon, oily rind, some dirty-grassy bitterness. Condition is OK but could be better. Nicely nuanced character. Very good.

Tried from Cask at Cock Tavern on 03 Oct 2025 at 16:09