3.5 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Clear reddish amber, tiny head. Malty aroma of dark fruit, caramel, honey and hops on palate. flavour is sweet with dry finish. well balanced.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Draught at the brewpub.
Clear brown coloured with a small beige head.
Sweet aroma of caramel, bread and dried fruits with notes of spices and liquorice.
Sweer and fruity flavour of caramel, liquorice and flowers with notes of spices and hops.
Hoppy finish
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Cherrywood colour. Dark cherry and light molasses aroma. Chewy with a light fruity character and lots of dark sugars. Full body and a hint of alcohol in the finish.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Draft @ brewpub. Brilliant red hue makes it really look like a Christmas beer. Nice natural stable head is thick. Fresh, almost minty aroma. Fruit bread. Soft palate. A bit sweet in the middle. Has a definite Xmas character, rich and spicy with cherries and grapes.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 13/20
Cask Stillage at the New Century Hall, Manchester 18/01/2006
Dark coloured and spicy with some alcohol present. Dry and bitter in the finish.
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Dark red with decent white head. Big taste of dark fruits with vanilla, caramel and roasted notes. Had a bitter finish with only a slight alcoholic kick that betrayed its true strength. Thick and creamy. Overall this was very enjoyable.
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