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RATINGS: 241   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.22   EST. CALORIES: 180   ABV: 6%
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Who can ignore John Martin’s ale that our ancestors called "the noblest of English Pale Ales". This unique beer of 6% ABV is the fruit of truly exceptional craftsmanship, a unique technique whereby authentic Kent hop-bells are added after brewing.


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3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
fonefan (29292) - VestJylland, DENMARK - MAR 25, 2007
Bottle. Clear amber / copper color with a average frothy good lacing off-white head mostly lasting. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, fruit, moderate hoppy. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average duration. Body is light to medium, textue is watery to oily, carbonation is soft. A refreshing ale or light Pale ale !

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
Ungstrup (26194) - Citizen of the universe, DENMARK - JAN 4, 2004
[I believe this is the beer I've had even though the label only called it Martin's Pale Ale, the label was different than the one depicted, and the alcohol content was only 5.8% ABV. But as far as I remember it was made by John Martin.] The aroma is sweet with powerful notes of hops. The color is amber and it has a beutiful though collapsing head. The flavor is fantastic; sweet, malty with notes of caramel and ending on a good bitter note. A really lovely beer.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
yespr (25929) - Copenhagen O, DENMARK - FEB 22, 2008
33 cL bottle, thanks to BelJohansen. Pours clear and golden orange with a lacing off-white head. Wineous and light caramel malt aroma. Flavour i caramel malty dense with lingering mellow yeast flavour. Nice and smooth finish with a light bitterness.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Papsoe (25131) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - AUG 9, 2005
UPDATED: OCT 30, 2007 (Bottle 33 cl) Neat, clear amber colour with a small off-white head. Sweetish, perfumy malty nose. Sweet, almost sirupy flavour with some caramel malt. A solid bitter finish saves this from being cloying. 090805 and 080800

2.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
oh6gdx (18552) - Vasa, FINLAND - SEP 27, 2005
Bottled. Golden copperish colour with small white creamy head. Fruity hoppy aroma with caramellish hints. Flavour fruitish and hoppy. OK.

3.4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
omhper (17436) - Stockholm, SWEDEN - FEB 22, 2002
Brown/orange. Malty and very hop aromatic from the dry hopping.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
joergen (17339) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - MAY 21, 2007
Bottle. Clear amber coloured with a white ehad. Aroma of caramel, malts and fruits. Sweet flavour of caramel, malts and fruits.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
Dedollewaitor (12285) - Odense, DENMARK - SEP 2, 2010
33cl Bottle @ Brussels. Pours amber with a small creamy stable head and lacings. Toffee, fruit, grain and caramel. A bit of metal. Medium bodied. Dry bitter end

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
fiulijn (12179) - Malmö, DENMARK - MAY 5, 2004
Golden color. Some hop aroma, a bit fruity. Round mouthfeel, well hopped, with some aromatic hop. Quite good, for John Martin’s…

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
MiP (12136) - Sønderborg, DENMARK - MAY 2, 2006
Bottle. 5,8%. Fresh, citric hop aroma. Dark copper colour, small white head. Sweet, malty, peppery flavour.


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