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Nice lightly toasted biscuit character, accents of dried caramel, bread, a fruity accent, mild bitter grain husk, dirty straw. Solid balance. Lightly lip-smacking to finish. Sound.

Tried from Can on 30 Aug 2025 at 22:00

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Moscatel BA Barleywine from Iron Pier Brewery

11 months ago

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

So so overall. Rich pale malts, ripe and leathery fruits, ample leafy bitterness, boozy warmth, some English yeast, husky pale grains. Medium bodied - seems a little thin for the style. Warm to hot finish, fair bit of bitterness, further boozy bite, old golden raisins. Drinkable.

Tried from Can on 30 Aug 2025 at 21:03

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Oktoberfest 2025 from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

11 months ago

8.3/10 — Appearance 9 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 9 Overall 8

Clean and clear. Lovely lightly toasted biscuits, nips of bitter grass, grain husk. Hints of. Dried honey and caramel. Great balance. High drinkability.

Tried from Can on 28 Aug 2025 at 22:19

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Black Forest Buttermilk Pancake Stack from Buxton Brewery

11 months ago

7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5

Very sweet, as you’d expect. Rich cherry on the nose and flavour. Gooey chocolate, light roast, genera dark malt oomph. Boozy heat. Creamy, lightly sticky. Sweet, warming finish, ample chocolate-covered cherries. Fun stuff.

Tried from Can on 28 Aug 2025 at 21:02

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Hop Pickers’ Pale from Anspach & Hobday

11 months ago

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

Clean, pretty dry, nice pithy citrus, lemon peel, straw, pale biscuits. Moreish. Nicely balanced.

Tried from Can at Anspach & Hobday - The Arch House on 26 Aug 2025 at 22:26

Leighton added a new beer Hop Pickers’ Pale by Anspach & Hobday
11 months ago

Leighton (35317) reviewed

India Pale Ale - Amarillo Citra Eclipse Simcoe (ACES) from The Kernel Brewery

11 months ago

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

Nice ripe citrus character, gooey pine, moderate rindy-resinous bitterness, sun-kissed malts, pale bread, candied orange peel. Moreish.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 26 Aug 2025 at 21:02

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Running Porter from The Kernel Brewery

11 months ago

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

Excellent depth and balance, sturdy roast, bit of charcoal, dried dark fruits, tobacco. Creamy texture. Bittersweet finish. Superb.

Tried from Bottle at The Kernel Taproom (Spa Road) on 26 Aug 2025 at 20:51

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No Bad Parts from Hill Farmstead Brewery

11 months ago

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

Nice and clean, pithy, some lime, pine needles, subtle rindy bitterness. Highly drinkable.

Tried from Can on 24 Aug 2025 at 20:49

Leighton (35317) reviewed

Dark Mild from Forest & Main Brewing Company

11 months ago

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

They’ve nailed it. Creamy and toasted, nice smooth dark malt character, dark fruit accents, cocoa, burnt leaves. Mighty drinkable.

Tried from Can on 24 Aug 2025 at 12:38