Wes Mac

Bought from the brewery in Dec and was given OOD. No happy, but they're in trouble and me greeting wouldn't help. Disappointed - plasticy, soapy flavour. Past 6 months have been kind to them though: plastic mellowed, spice came forward. Nice conditioning.

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Reassessing an old favourite. A nice cross between an English bitter and a Scottish heavy, imo. Very heavy toffee malt, with a piquant spicy, herbal aftertaste. I'm getting the nuttiness too. It permeates throughout. Like a big peanut. Good beer. Unique.

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Like a richer version of their best, which is my all-time favourite. The lower ABV brew takes the lead for me because it's less sweet, but there's not much in it. Caramel, earthy, spicy, yeasty. The best best you can find in Scottish supermarkets.

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Surprising amount of citrus for a traditional English bitter. Spicy and peppery. Woody and slightly sweet. Only drawback is how flat it is. Head dies on its arse immediately. If this had more life it'd be a 5.

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Trying these nitros because mini-cask is a no-go in the summer. I recognise it as a Yorkshire bitter with that cuppa tea taste and prominent yeast, but it's VERY insipid. Have to make an effort to experience it fully. Like the creaminess though.

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