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Greene King Strong Suffolk (Olde Suffolk)

Greene King Strong Suffolk (Olde Suffolk)

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93
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An Old Ale brewed by
Greene King

Bury St. Edmunds, England

bottled
common

on tap
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6023.69/5.03.69/5.06%88.8 Dimpled mug, Stein P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Bottle; Pasteurised.
A blend of two ales: Old 5X , which is brewed to the maximum strength possible (around 12% abv) and left to mature in 100-barrel oak vats for a minimum of two years, and BPA, a dark, full-bodied freshly brewed beer which is added just before bottling. The result is a unique beer - strong (6% abv), dark, fruity, oaky and very, very special. In the United States, this is known as Olde Suffolk.

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 mirjukka (215), LOHJA, Finland
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/516/20

Apr 28, 2008  
bottle 500ml at Gallows Bird Espoo Color: reddish brown transparent Scent:dark malts, oak, bit sweet Taste: complex mixture of flavors oak, wood, sweetness, nuts and dried fruits. Delicious experience again

 NachlamSie (1309), Tennessee, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jul 26, 2008  
Bottle at the Fox and Parrot. Pours a muddy brown with no head. The aroma is certainly malt-heavy with suggestions of toffee, licorice, and some wood. The mouthfeel is creamy. The flavor hints at pleasant toffee, wood, apples, crisped rice chocolate bars, then bittersweetness develops in the finish. It’s something of a mix of dark chocolate and watered down Scotch. Pretty good drink.


 tarjei (1051), Bryne, Norway
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 20, 2008  
500 ml bottle, bought at Sainsbury´s, Newhaven. Dark ruby color, nice beige head. Aroma is dark/dried fruit and roasted/sweet malt. Flavor is the same, but also oak, some hoppy bitterness and a lovely sweetness. Very nice.


Guinnessman (60), VACAVILLE, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/514/20
Jul 14, 2008  
Nice dark color with a creamy head. Had the slightest hint of fruitcake. Rich flavor from the oak barrel it was fermented in. Great dessert beer.


 rkuhnel (980), Eureka, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Jul 9, 2008  
From a 500 ml bottle this poured a dark ruby color with large tan head and good lacing. Nose is ripe fruits and rich malts. Good rich mouthfeel. Flavor is of roasted malts, fruits, and spices. Woody and somewhat bitter finish. Tastes a little like madeira. wine, and was very good to drink.


 daniele (640), Italy
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/517/20
Jul 9, 2008  
scura non molta schiuma abbastanza persistente note fruttate maltate ossidazione in bocca ossidata leggera acidita fruttata legnosa




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