MesandSim (4623), Highgate, Greater London, England Sep 30, 2008 A Sim rate (gravicask at Hop Farm Fest): Rosemary and pine aroma. It’s not only winter, but it’s summer too! Hoppy, fresh. Delightful. Hoppy flavour but too bitter. Slight spice. harrisoni (5474), Ashford, Kent, England Sep 21, 2008 Cask gravity at SIBA BF, Paddock Wood. Very dark brown with thin beige head. Attractive old ale aroma. I’d say it’s an old ale style, bit of sourness on excellent smooth herb and dark choc. Lots of herby hop on finish. It’s awesome, such a lovely old ale. Espresso coffee and bitter choc. Mungo (2474), Southampton, Hampshire, England Jan 3, 2007 <b>Dec 06</b> Cask conditioned @ White Rock Hotel, Hastings. Dark brown. Sweet malts with light roasted edge - chocolatey with hints of toasty toffee. Smooth and drinkable with some nuttiness becoming apparent. Hops minimal. kook (2034), Perth, Western Australia, Australia Dec 12, 2004 Gravity, Evening Star Brighton. Mine was marked Festive Ale but the ABV is identical. Almost positive this is the same beer: Light cara aroma. Amber in appearance. Biscuity with some light apple notes. Medium bodied. Interesting. SilkTork (3950), Rochester, Kent, England May 3, 2004 <i> Gravity, Reading Beer Festival. </i> Yellow amber fruity best bitter with a mild citric hop finish. Fresh and pleasant. Hints of the tropics including a suggestion of cocnut. Interestingly hoppy and pleasant.
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