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Theakston XB

Theakston XB

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A Bitter brewed by
Theakston

Masham, England

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423.04/5.03.03/5.04.5%62.2 English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Bottle: Pasteurised.
First brewed in the 1980s.
This is our premium strength bitter, ruby coloured with a rich flavour and full body. The balance between bitterness and fruitiness from the Bramling Cross and Fuggle hops used give XB the distinctively complex aroma, making it the beer to savour.

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 gary07734 (141), Tyne & Wear, England
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/102/59/20
Aug 25, 2008  
Pours a pleasant pale red/brown pint with a medium foam head. Smell is hoppy and bitter, taste is similar but with a slightly weak watery finish. Fairly average.


 KimJohansen (3351), Copenhagen V, Denmark
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/102/511/20
Jul 22, 2008  
Sweet fruity aroma with toasted malt and caramel notes. Sweet flavor with caramel, malty and mild hoppy notes.


 weaselkenievil (303), Cheshire, England
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Jul 18, 2008  
Bottle, light cherry brown in colour with white head. A little caramel , slight citrus. Not terrible but average


 FatPhil (2102), Espoo, Finland
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/512/20
Jul 17, 2008  
500ml bottle (Sainsbury’s)
Rich orangy red, tiny head. Sweet caramelly aroma. Sweet caramelly taste and brown nuttiness, slightly astringent hops. In places a bit watery and sweet, other times a bit metallic. Finish is a bit burnt.


 cellar (336), Dublin, Ireland
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/53/102/58/20
Jul 16, 2008  
Clear amber with tiny head. Aroma with ripe fruit, malt and some cardboard. Short sweet falvour.




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