Daily Archives: April 18, 2015

Black Isle Brewery Smoked Porter (5.5%)

Once upon a time I loved Black Isle’s beer. I even wrote a big article on them. But this is rather unpleasant. Organic or not, there’s something rather fake about the smokiness of this beer. The aroma is weak prune … Continue reading

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Gipsy Hill Brewing Co. Dissident (4.8%)

Dissident is an “English Porter”. Dissident is rather good. Dissident smells of treacle tart and cardboard boxes and Dissident is packed with dry toffee brittle, toasted brown bread, marshmallow, espresso and roasted woody chestnuts. Dissident has a sharp hazel leaf … Continue reading

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XT Brewing Co. 13 (4.5%)

13 is a Pacific Red Ale and it’s drinkable but totally uninspiring. An über light toffee aroma leads you to a round chewy toffee and digestive malt body with the merest hint of tamarind. The hops are distinctly disappointing. Considering … Continue reading

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