 sound67 (215), Offenbach, Germany
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 3, 2009 Updated: Oct 28, 200950cl bottle, as shown. Clear, deep golden amber colour, wee soft head but generous retention. Aroma of orchard fruit and fudge. Medium to low carbonation. Citrus notes and grassy hops dominate the taste, with an agreeably dry, resinous finish and (lasting) aftertaste. Medium body and mouthfeel. A little fresher, and a little less characterful, than the same company’s "ESB" - very obviously a perfect session beer: Well-balanced, fruity, just a smooth drink.
Nisse666 (524), Göteborg, Sweden
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 1, 2010 2005-10-07 great
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poroukas (8), Larnaca, Cyprus
does not count  | 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 19, 2009 500ml strong bottle like the beer! A dark beer with sweet aroma but slightly bitter. Very nice beer
Lyncham (72), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 13, 2009 Very smooth and very nice beer to drink at a pary. Nice smell and balance of flavors. There body is full of carmel and toffee flavors. Very complete beer.
haggis03a3 (140), Piedmont, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 25, 2007 Bottle. Clear, light amber color with a white head. Sweet malt flavor and aroma with some fruitiness. Balanced with some hops bitterness. It’s smooth with a light bitter, dry finish. An enjoyable beer.
Thylacine (271), Tasmania, Australia
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Apr 6, 2008 Bottle - Clear copper with thin off white head. Medium carbonation. Very smooth and well balanced. Long bitter finish. An excellent drop!
jkm (189), Australia
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Apr 6, 2008 Updated: Apr 7, 2008Copper / brown colour with a thin off-white head. Malty aroma. Flavour: Sweet and slightly fruity. Medium bodied with low to average carbonation and a nice hoppy bitterness which is especially present in the dry and crisp finish. A very enjoyable beer. - 500ml brown bottle.
Perm (151), Tryon, North Carolina, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 8, 2008 Slightly old bottle, so I got it on discount.
Pours a beautiful deep amber color with a nice 1cm white creamy-looking head. This beer is fun to look at.
Aroma: hops, grass, hay. Very subtle.
Taste: Nicely bitter! This beer conjures up for me a cozy English pub with a wood fire. It is excellent with artisan cheese (I had goat) and a sweet meat pie (venison). Well-balanced, if a bit on the plain side.
Palate: Smooth and classic.
Overall: This is a wonderful session beer. It’s classic enough to not be complicated, but still be enjoyable. This is an example of English understatement in the best tradition. Not quite as polished as their ESB, but I’d gladly seek it out. I’m anxious to try the draught version as soon as I can.
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