October 03, 2019
For a red ale I was expecting too much of a malty or bitter side for my liking, but it was actually a very smooth and gentle taste. There's certainly a light bitterness and soft malty background to the drink, but the strong hoppy and fruity punch to it is really enjoyable.
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October 03, 2019
The initial smell that came out was very light and airy with feint citrusy tones and a bit of hoppy juicyness. Then the taste...more of the same to be honest, but a real hoppy hit with that sour citrus background until the end.
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October 03, 2019
On opening the can you just smell that thick, juicy flavour full of pineapples, mangos and a delicious sweetness. The first taste carried on the adventure as the all those full tastes were enjoyed followed by that sour gose ending which did all but make my eyes water.
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October 03, 2019
First taste was very stouty with it's rich, dark and malty flavours hitting my mouth....and I was scared! However, a rich caramel and biscuity backing came along for the ride before a creamy, sweet finish ended the swig.
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October 02, 2019
Very airy, soft citrusy smells when I first smoothly opened the can, with those feint El Dorado hops humming in the background. The taste test was very vibrant indeed! Juicy and tropical tastes being delivered on a very hoppy flavour, before that bitter buzz at the end really kicked in.
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October 02, 2019
Really strong pineapple tropical smell when opened, with some hoppiness which went straight up the nose. The first taste delivers such strong citrusy flavours with those pine sections just dotted here and there in between.
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October 02, 2019
Looking at the can we have a beautiful pastille orange colour with italic script writing showing 'Headband'. Then centre stage is some green hops with shimmering colours waving out like some kind of LSD trip.
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October 02, 2019
A light, but firm strawberry taste being carried by really nice hops in the background to give you that beer definition. Then the back end of the drink comes with a delicious milky, creamy sense that reminds you of that strawberry milkshake you used to crave.
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October 02, 2019
First smell was really fruity and full of rich vibrant smells with just a touch of sourness at the end. My first taste was with trepidation, but also hopeful anticipation....and bugger!
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October 02, 2019
There's definitely a zesty after-taste with a hint of bitterness, but nothing too strong, and that just keeps you coming back for more.
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September 27, 2019
First sip had a small, pleasant hoppy hit to it before a full tropical flavour took over the mouth. From there on there was a sticky, but energising note to finish off the mouthful with a slight bitter after taste that isn't too overbearing.
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September 17, 2019
A dry-hop push is evident behind every swig, but the light and tart accompaniment is really balanced well and I thought was just brewed to perfection for his type of drink.
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