Score
6.61
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17th April 2023; Shrewsbury Beer Exchange in Chez Sophie, five guys drinking and chatting with plenty of snacks. 500ml bottle: BB March 2024, obtained from Market Hall Wines, Durham by my good self. Red hue to the deep amber body, off-white head. Malty, semi-sweet with a liquorice and slightly spicy twist within it's flavours and nose.
500ml bottle from Cheese & Wine Shop, Darlington. Clear dark reddish brown colour, off-white foam head leaving alittle lacing and aroma of malt, raisins, tangy fruity. Taste is biscuity malt, sweetish with toffee, berry fruit notes and some spice & bitterness. Smooth mouthfeel, medium bodied, soft carbonation, dry tangy finish with some lingering sweetness. Quite drinkable.
Cask @ 3 Judges. Clear amber colour, white head. Aroma of roasted malts and biscuit. Flavour is sweet and fruity, with biscuit malts. Some hoppiness. Sweet finish.
Cask at 3 judges Glasgow ... ruby red ... malty nose ... malty and fruity with that spicesness thats common to most red ales.