Cask; Seasonal.
A strong and warming winter ale available between September and March each year, Old Buzzard is a traditional dark ale brewed with dark roasted malt and English whole hops. With a flavour reminiscent of ales gone by, Old Buzzard has won many accolades, has been a finalist in the Champion Beer of Britain competition on two occasions and twice been chosen as a CAMRA Good Beer Guide "Beer of the Year".
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by ante from Stockholm, Sweden who has tried this beer once. (10/27/2006 6:04:44 PM)
"Clear brown colour with a huge fluffy head. Fruity aroma of raisin, pear, flowers with touches of nuts and milkchocolate. Nutty and chocolately flavour with touches of dark fruit and licorice. Short aftertaste with a low bitterness of nuts and milk chocolate"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by jonmoore from United Kingdom who has tried this beer many times. (11/17/2005 11:06:16 AM)
"Cask handpump at the Swan in the Rushes, Loughborough. Dark brown with a creamy white head. Some dark fruit and malt in the aroma. Roasted malts and some chocolate in the taste with a light bitterness. Nice creamy and full mouthfeel. Very good."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Hand Pump
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(3.3)
