Leighton Profile

Quite clean, maybe a bit too subdued - perhaps not surprising for the ABV, but what’s here is great. Orange peel, faintly toasted pale biscuits, dry pine. A very slight resinous note, crackery malts. It’s super drinkable, and to be fair it is a grower. In the end, it’s great stuff for the strength.

Tried from Can from Clapton Craft on 27 Feb 2026 at 22:08

Leighton added a new beer Gloam by Villages Brewery
2 months ago

6.8

Leighton (35102) reviewed WLS #103 - Dark Lager from Orbit Beers 2 months ago

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

Enjoyable gear. Nice toasted biscuits, caramel, brown bread, low bitterness, a little toffee, very mild earthy hop. Easygoing and drinkable.

Tried from Bottle from Clapton Craft on 27 Feb 2026 at 21:52

Leighton added a new beer WLS #103 - Dark Lager by Orbit Beers
2 months ago

6.6

Leighton (35102) reviewed Chocolate Porter from Marks & Spencer Stores 2 months ago

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

Enjoyable overall. Interesting. A touch on the sweet side. Subtle roast, burnt dark sugars, a faint tangy note, some sweet chocolate. Velvety texture - rather nice. Sweet finish with accents of dark fruits.

Tried from Can from Marks & Spencer (Various Locations) on 27 Feb 2026 at 20:45

Leighton (35102) reviewed Pale Ale - Eclipse Mosaic Simcoe from The Kernel Brewery 2 months ago

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

Wow, this one really stands out from the pack. Lovely semi-ripe citrus, lean bitterness, a little salted orange peel, soft biscuit, pine needles. Mild tropical accents. Ideal mouthfeel. Subtle lip-smacking bitterness to finish. Delightful.

Tried from Bottle from Figs & Grain on 27 Feb 2026 at 19:07

8.4

Leighton (35102) reviewed Sunset Oregon Trail from Elusive Brewing 2 months ago

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

Yeah, that really hits the spot. Gooey pine, ripening citrus, lightly toasted caramel, toasted malts, nip of honey, candied orange peel. Delicious. Moreish. Outstanding.

Tried from Cask at The Rake on 25 Feb 2026 at 17:54

6.9

Leighton (35102) reviewed Big Love from Duration Brewing 2 months ago

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

Quite subtle but rather drinkable. Mild citrus peel hops, a little chalky accent, dry pale malts, some green hop essence, a little straw. Mellow lingering bitterness, low sweetness.

Tried from Cask at The Rake on 25 Feb 2026 at 17:52

8.3

Leighton (35102) reviewed Teddington from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company 2 months ago

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

Rock solid, typical SN. Nothing showy here. Just nice balanced and lightly toothy roast, a little cocoa, scorched earth, nip of burnt tyres, sweet toasted malts. Looks great, the balance is excellent. No complaints.

Tried from Draft at The Rake on 25 Feb 2026 at 17:35