Leighton Profile

That’s just gorgeous stuff. Mellow roast, a little burnt caramel, earth, old tobacco, nip of baking cocoa, burnt rubber, leathery raisin. Bittersweet. Superb balance. Dry finish. Wildly drinkable.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 19 Oct 2025 at 22:29

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Mini Crunch from Vault City

9 months ago

5.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5

A little fun in a degenerate kind of way, but it’s by no means good. Head fades out quickly. Quite sweet of course, vaguely artificial, some sugary chocolate, hint of roast, toffee, a little earth, some dark fruit. Not very specific, just vaguely and richly sweet.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 18 Oct 2025 at 22:45

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Counter Strike from BrewDog

9 months ago

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

Pretty good stuff overall. More or less by the book WCIPA. Some sun-kissed malts, mellow piney bitterness, orange rind, bread, a nip of caramel. Sweet finish, on the malty side overall. Fairly enjoyable.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 17 Oct 2025 at 22:40

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Helles from Lost and Grounded

9 months ago

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

Nice beer, pretty well balanced, notes of dry biscuits, soft bitter hay. Clean and lightly drying finish, a nip of pale grain, bread, biscuit. Easygoing.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 17 Oct 2025 at 20:57

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Green Hop IPA from Burning Sky Brewery

9 months ago

8.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 8.5

Super stuff. Smooth and luscious. Nice tropical fruit vibes, tangerine, mild rindy bitterness. Mighty drinkable. Lightly dank. Excellent.

Tried from Draft at Pembury Tavern on 17 Oct 2025 at 15:09

Leighton added a new beer Green Hop IPA by Burning Sky Brewery
9 months ago

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Simmonds 1880 Bitter - Green Hop Edition from The Kernel Brewery

9 months ago

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

Gorgeous stuff. Super fresh, sun-kissed malt, bread, grain, a nip of citrus, dirty hay. Great condition, a little earth, leafy hop, biscuits. Excellent.

Tried from Cask at Pembury Tavern on 17 Oct 2025 at 14:35

Leighton added a new beer Simmonds 1880 Bitter - Green Hop Edition by The Kernel Brewery
9 months ago

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Nordlys from Mikkeller

9 months ago

6.6/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 7 Overall 6.5

Very basic stuff. Some dried citrus peel, dry pale malts, a little biscuit, pine needles. Maybe a touch faded? Drinkable enough but lacks any kind of vibrancy.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 15 Oct 2025 at 22:08

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Dark Matter from Northern Monk Brew Co.

9 months ago

7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8

Rock solid stout. No bells and whistles, just a good showcase of rich dark malts, ash, roast, bittersweet cocoa. Nips of dried dark fruits. Mellow warmth. Well rounded and nicely balanced. Very drinkable.

Tried from Can from Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations) on 15 Oct 2025 at 21:42