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Clean beer. Lean pale malts, pine needles, dried citrus peel. Has all the right moves. I wouldn’t exactly say the beer sings, but I can’t really fault it. Just a very solid, drinkable hoppy pale ale.

Tried from Can from Figs & Grain on 11 Oct 2025 at 22:13

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Leighton (35317) reviewed

New England India Pale Ale from The Kernel Brewery

9 months ago

8.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 9

Classy stuff. By no means a murk bomb. Feels like the Kernel malt backbone is there. Some creamy hops but it’s not a purée. Ample bitterness. A suggestion of oats. A nice dank edge to it. Moreish. This beer started well and got even better. The bitterness here is key. Reminds of some proper New England gear, like Alchemist. Wouldn’t mind seeing more of this.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 11 Oct 2025 at 21:08

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Oude Geuze Cuvée Armand & Gaston (Season 16|17) Blend No. 07 from Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen

9 months ago

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

I am very much in favour of 5% lambic. So much character without too much boost. Decent funk here, some citric edge, balanced acidity, a little pale woody dryness. Active, massaging carb. Clean, tidy finish. Refreshing. Excellent.

Tried from Bottle on 11 Oct 2025 at 20:45

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Coffeebock from Pillars Brewery

9 months ago

7.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5

This works really well. Sweet and malty, some caramel, bittersweet espresso vibes, roast, toffee, semi-ripe dark fruits. Rich but not boozy. Nice creamy coffee character. Solid.

Tried from Bottle from SPAR-EAT17 on 11 Oct 2025 at 20:22

Leighton added a new beer Coffeebock by Pillars Brewery
9 months ago

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Green Manalishi from Kent Brewery

9 months ago

8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5

Great hoppy golde. Fresh pale malts, little biscuit and bread, lemon, straw, melon and tangerine. Great condition, pillowy. Could drink it all day.

Tried from Cask at Harp - Covent Garden on 11 Oct 2025 at 10:11

Leighton added a new beer Green Manalishi by Kent Brewery
9 months ago

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Double Dog from Elgood's Brewery

9 months ago

6.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 6

A pretty decent mild. Not a beauty but it ticks the boxes. Lightly sweet dark malts, a hint of burnt caramel, prunes, dark berries, suggestion of licorice. OK condition. OK balance. Drinks fine.

Tried from Cask at Moon Under Water (JDW) on 11 Oct 2025 at 09:36

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Storm Runner from Evan Evans Brewery

9 months ago

4.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 5 Overall 4

Not great, either it’s a bit off or it’s a poor beer. Ample damp carpets, earth and leaves, vague toasted malts, grains. Can’t say it was a pleasure.

Tried from Cask at Moon Under Water (JDW) on 11 Oct 2025 at 09:33