Leighton Profile

Hard to fault it for the style. Lovely Belgian yeast expression,
toasted wheat flakes, nips of candied sugar, a hint of toffee, booze. Massaging carb. Punchy in its way but seriously and dangerously drinkable. A little grassy bitterness in the finish.

Tried from Bottle from Bierwinkel De Hopduvel on 24 Dec 2025 at 22:11

6.9

Leighton (34941) reviewed Valentinus West Coast IPA from Brouwerij de HopHemel 2 months ago

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

Aside from the ABV, which is low, this is a decent approximation of WCIPA. Nice sun-baked pale malts, but if bitter pine, grass, candied citrus, orange peel, semi-ripe tangerine. Fairly bitter finish but it doesn’t quite seem earned. Enjoyable enough.

Tried from Can from Bierwinkel De Hopduvel on 24 Dec 2025 at 20:42

7.6

Leighton (34941) reviewed Dark Bothy from Fyne Ales 2 months ago

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

Good stuff. Pretty much a straight down the line mild. Can’t fault it, really. Nice dark malt character, a little bitter cocoa, burnt toast, suggestion of coffee grounds, earth, roast. Background notes of dried berries. Highly drinkable.

Tried from Bottle from Co-operative Supermarket (Various Locations) on 24 Dec 2025 at 17:51

9.3

Leighton (34941) reviewed Pale Ale - Ella Citra Simcoe from The Kernel Brewery 2 months ago

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

Really silky and massively drinkable. Juicy citrus, lightly sweet pale bread, relaxed rindy bitterness, nips of pine needles, zesty citrus peel. Massaging carb. Perfectly balanced. Moreish. Outstanding.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 23 Dec 2025 at 00:28

Leighton added a new beer Pale Ale - Ella Citra Simcoe by The Kernel Brewery
2 months ago

7.5

Leighton (34941) reviewed Witz Bio from Brasserie de la Senne 2 months ago

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

Easygoing stuff. Pleasant pale baicuits and wheat flakes, soft yeast expression, slight minerality, mild bitter straw. Very drinkable.

Tried from Bottle at Brasserie de la Senne - Zenne Bar on 22 Dec 2025 at 21:24

8.6

Leighton (34941) reviewed CTC - Weller from Cycle Brewing 2 months ago

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

Cheers to MadMitch. Delicious stuff. Rich and decadent, ample dark stewed fruits, toffee, leather, bourbon, fruit leather, modest booze, fruitcake, toasted honey, a nip of vanilla, mincemeat. A small dose is plenty, such is the depth and heft here.

Tried from Bottle at Craft Beer Junction on 22 Dec 2025 at 20:46

7.6

Leighton (34941) reviewed XXXK Vintage Ale - Armagnac 2023 from Wimbledon Brewery 2 months ago

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

Has a novelty fruity tang about it, woody dryness, a little berry, booze, background toffee, lightly toasted malts. Relatively light on the palate. Drinks nicely.

Tried from Cask at Cock Tavern on 22 Dec 2025 at 17:21

7.4

Leighton (34941) reviewed Letters to Satan from Wantsum Brewery 2 months ago

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

Very tasty stuff, rather sweet and fruity, some pleasant toasted malts, a little fruitcake, low bitterness. Nice one.

Tried from Cask at Cock Tavern on 22 Dec 2025 at 17:17

Leighton added a new beer Letters to Satan by Wantsum Brewery
2 months ago