BlackHaddock Profile

Large sample (hand pull) in The Boot on 16th November 2025. Black bodied, beige head. Pumpkin aroma and initial taste, loads of spices in there too, some liquorice notes and pretty sweet overall. A bit too sickly for me to buy any!

Tried from Cask at Wrekin Inn on 16 Nov 2025 at 15:00

5.9

BlackHaddock (17179) reviewed Just Nipping Out from Little Brewing (prev. Littleover Brewery) 3 weeks ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 6

Hand pulled pint at the Wrekin Inn on 16th November 2025, Bertie was with me (the pump clip has a dog going out for a walk). Mini haze in the light golden brew, soft white head, a bit thin and wispy. Citrus leanings in the nose and taste, all a bit subtle and understated, pleasant enough, but lacks depth body and taste wise.

Tried from Cask at Wrekin Inn on 16 Nov 2025 at 14:00

7.3

BlackHaddock (17179) reviewed Mistletoe And Swine from Hogs Back Brewery 3 weeks ago

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

500ml bottle from my local Morrison's, drank at Auntie Sue's on 15th November 2025. Deep amber colour, off white crust. Malty and spiced feel, slight ginger undertone, great for the price and one of the better 'Christmas Beers' around so far this year that I've tried.

Tried from Bottle from Morrisons Supermarket (Various locations) on 15 Nov 2025 at 21:00

BlackHaddock updated a beer: Mistletoe And Swine brewed by Hogs Back Brewery
3 weeks ago

5.3

BlackHaddock (17179) reviewed Snowflake from Black Sheep Brewery 3 weeks ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5

Bottle at Auntie Sue's on 15th November 2025. Obtained from my local Morrison's. Pale golden body, clean and clear, fast fading white wisp on top. Slight citrus nose and taste, nothing wintery about it in my opinion, all a bit subtle and thin.

Tried from Bottle from Morrisons Supermarket (Various locations) on 15 Nov 2025 at 20:00

BlackHaddock updated a beer: Snowflake brewed by Black Sheep Brewery
3 weeks ago

5.9

BlackHaddock (17179) reviewed Wild Sounds from Northern Monk Brew Co. 3 weeks ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5.5

33cl can via Beer52. Drank on 15th November 2025, pre positioned at Auntie Sue's by me. Dark brown body, decent beige crust on top which faded quickly unfortunately. Malty front with a dark berry undertone, I wanted more depth in both body and flavour to be honest. It just felt like it was watered down.

Tried from Can from Beer52 on 15 Nov 2025 at 18:00

BlackHaddock updated a beer: War Hog brewed by Feral Brewing Co.
3 weeks ago

6.5

BlackHaddock (17179) reviewed War Hog from Feral Brewing Co. 3 weeks ago

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

375ml can brought back from Australia for me by Keith and Sue, cheers! Poured into a Corsendonk Grand Cru badged stemmed tulip glass at home on 14th November 2025. Mini haze to the light golden body, white crust on top. Citrus aroma and initial taste, resinous hops then kick in and it becomes an earthy and bitter IPA, just a little too harsh for my palate.

Tried from Can on 14 Nov 2025 at 21:00

BlackHaddock has a new beer style achievement

Level 26 for Pale Ale ticks with a total of 1600 ticks of this master style.
Pale Ale from Bailey Brewing Co. was the one that did it!
3 weeks ago