boomshanker (5), sunbury-on-thames, England does not count | 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Nov 4, 2006 Tried this on draft at the brewpub during a far too short visit on vacation. The brewer intentionally seeks to give the beer an ’English’ feel and succeeds magnificently. This was bitter, complex and refreshing and will be a ’must’ on my next trip. Walt (2289), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 10/20 | Oct 25, 2006 Cask: Pour is darker copper color with a thin off white head...lightly floral nose, with lots of caramel and bread dough...taste is lightly sweet with some caramel, but no real bitterness to speak of...watery... CaptKirk (175), Hephzibah, Georgia, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Jul 31, 2006 Had the cast version at the brewery. Rich aroma, but not much on the bitter side. Almost chewy. Not bad, but not my favorite Oakes (8142), Kowloon, Hong Kong
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 10/20 | Feb 21, 2006 On cask. Darkish amber colour. has a rich malt aroma and light ester overlay. The body is a bit syrupy, with one-dimensional malts and slightly earthy hops. Finishes with what seems like a hit of crystal malt. omhper (12299), Stockholm, Sweden
| 1.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 2/10 | 3/5 | 2/10 | 2/5 | 5/20 | Feb 15, 2006 Updated: Mar 6, 2006Cask at the brwepub. Clear nut brown. Ashy chemical aroma. Sweet with resiny flavour and raw, mellow mouthfeel. Chemical, soapy, resiny finish. Offensive and flawed. jazz88 (2239), San Francisco, California, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 11/20 | Aug 14, 2005 Tap @ brewpub. A dark amber color with a grainy malt flavor and a slightly toasted malt aroma. A very clean and smooth beer with a "heavy liquid" feeling on the palate. Hard to find theh ops in this one. bb (2941), Martinez, California, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 13/20 | Jul 11, 2005 Draft. Dark mahogony-amber beer with a big off-white head. Roasty malt aroma. Light body. Some roasty malts, some low grassiness. Easy to drink. aspidites (1274), manteca, California, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 11/20 | Mar 10, 2005 Good amlt body with the signature Maris Otter nose. Somewhat Burton upon Trent in Flavor profile nice English hop flavor profile with lite hop nose. Great on handpump for a session beer.
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