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Brewed by B & T
Style: Mild Ale
Shefford, England

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RATINGS: 16   MEAN: 3.19/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.07   EST. CALORIES: 117   ABV: 3.9%
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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Cask; Occasional.;
This rich, dark beer was last brewed in 1998 and makes its return especially for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival. It has a medium-bodied character, with hints of blackcurrant and chocolate in the flavour, leading through to a smooth, fruity finish.Hops Used: Bobek, Cascade


3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
berkshirejohn (3014) - Bracknell, Berkshire, ENGLAND - NOV 9, 2010
Cask at the Monks Retreat (JDW) , Reading. Deep mahogany brown with a dense cream head; aroma of licorice and blackcurrant; sweet with a creamy consistency and a malty, biscuity flavour; and a dry and buscuity finish. A very easy drinking mild.

2.6
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 3/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
SilkTork (4736) - Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom, WALES - NOV 8, 2010
JDW Autumn Fest 2010 - Gravesend. A roasty mild - burnt toast and blackcurrant jam. A touch too bitter for me.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Fin (5749) - Merton, Oxfordshire, England, Oxfordshire, ENGLAND - NOV 7, 2010
Cask, handpump at The Babbington, JDW, Derby, Derbyshire 06.11.10 Bit smokey in the mouth. This is dark brown in colour with a red glow and a light beige head. Dry and with a light tanginess. Nice beer. A6 A4 T7 P4 Ov13 3.4

3.2
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
BeerViking (1042) - Brentford, Greater London, ENGLAND - NOV 6, 2010
Cask at the Plough & Harrow (JDW) in Hammersmith. Very deep brown with a fine creamy head. A little black fruit on nose, then roast dark chocolate and malt on the palate, hint of blackcurrant. Long bitter aftertaste.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 11/20
downender (4380) - Bristol, Gloucestershire, ENGLAND - NOV 2, 2010
Cask-conditioned at the Commercial Rooms, Bristol 2/11/10. Dark, ruddy brown with a slight, off-white head. Thin fruity aroma with some caramel sweetness. Flavours of earthy malts, berry fruits and drinking chocolate, with a slightly bitter finish. Forgettable.

2.5
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
hughie (3992) - Bedford, Bedfordshire, ENGLAND - APR 11, 2009
Cask, gravity, at 2nd Wellington BF, Wellington Arms, Bedford. Near black. Earthy malt aroma with slight fruitiness. Oily mouthfeel, dark and heavy with a hint of sour milk. Didn’t like it.


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