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Leighton

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9.3
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 9.5 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9.5

Gorgeous brew. Lightly dank, a little white pepper, plump citrus fruits, pale bread, mild rindy bitterness, notes of peach, melon, nectarine. Super drinkable.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 31 Dec 2025 at 23:13


8.6
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5

Can’t fault it, really. Nice restrained citrus hop character, mellow bitterness, supportive lean pale malts. Excellent mouthfeel, massaging carb. Moreish and balanced.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 31 Dec 2025 at 19:41



8.4
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8.5

Impressive stuff. Velvety. Lovely chocolate vibes, roast, soft earth, a nip of dark fruit, mocha. Incredible depth for the ABV. Lingering bittersweet cocoa. Great stuff.

Tried from Cask at Kings Arms on 31 Dec 2025 at 17:18


Leighton reached 35000 ticks!

Kings Arms Pale Ale was the one that did it!
1 month ago


6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

Not bad. Some flinty minerality, lemon peel, pine needles. Dry pale malts, Ila of hay. Drinks alright. Quite a forward minerally character.

Tried from Cask at Kings Arms on 31 Dec 2025 at 17:12



7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Very nice overall. Smooth lightly toasted malt character, crackery pale malts, mild earthy bitterness, fresh grain, a little citrus peel, mellow yeast. Moreish. Nip of golden raisin, pine. Rather drinkable.

Tried from Draft at Kings Arms on 31 Dec 2025 at 16:51


Leighton added a new beer Burton Ale by Marble Beers
1 month ago