Theakston Old Peculier (Bottle)

Brewed by Theakston
Style: Old Ale
Masham, England

Fairly clear, dark chestnut body with crimson hues. Small, quickly dissipating off-white head. Foam gives way to a thin film with a prominent rim almost instantaneously. Minimal, random lacing noted. Aroma is a bit subdued, showing darkly toasted grains, hints of banana, and subtle vinous notes. Caramel is apparent on a deep inhale. The flavors are more pronounced, though still lacking significant depth. Burnt caramel, toasted grains, and vinous dark fruits comprise the taste profile. Bitter hops come through on the moderately long finish. Medium bodied, with a lively, highly carbonated mouthfeel. Decent brew, but lacking in various areas.

Bottled (thanks cgarvieuk!). Deep copper colour, mediumsized creamy brown head. Aroma is caramel, wood, some slight hints of spices and mild roast. Flavour is caramel malts, and some mild roast. Also chocolate, spices fruits and some grassy hops. Very pleasant.

From bottle : Pours a very dark brown with a beige foamy finger head. Nose of sweet malts, banana, caramel, and a little chocolate. A very nice sweet malt flavor, with fruity notes, and some roasted coffee. Medium body that feels creamy on the palate. Nice aftertaste.

Bottle. Dark murky mahogany with thin head. Complex pleasant aroma of dark fruit and creamy caramel. Chocolate with slight roasted coffee and dark fruity undertones, hops are barely noticeable. Silky body but with a mild touch of carbonation. "Subtle but complex" is a good description, as is "satisfying".

bottle... poured a deep, almost black, reddish color, with a very light brown head. Tangy, malty aroma. Flavors of fruit, figs, cheese, chocolate, and chalky malt characters. I didn’t really taste much banana like the description here claimed.

50cl bottle. A lovely chestnut colour beer with very little head. Pleasant fruity aroma. Sweet malty taste that hints at roasted coffee. There’s not much in the way of bitterness. A highly enjoyable beer with a moderate body.

a dark red brown with a faint tan head. mild aroma of plummy chocolate and a mellow fruitiness in the background. light silky body and very soft carbonation. flavor is dominated by a complex maltiness: mostly chocolate with a slight roasted quality. there are some almonds in the background and dark fruits and cherries. the flavor is very subtle but complex. its mellow and drinkable, very good.

Date: 01/21/1996
Mode: Bottle

Appearance: dark amber brown color,
Aroma: malt aroma,
Flavor: rich flavor with a slightly sweet finish

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0
Score: *4
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