Jaw Gate
Buxton Brewery

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From:
Buxton Brewery
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 6.12%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
27
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 19, 2015
Added:
Nov 22, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by biegaman:
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Reviewed by biegaman from Canada (ON)

4.02/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Jaw Gate has bubbles that rush out the bottle like a kid running down the stairs on Christmas morning. This excitement results in a constant half-finger worth of foam and a glass awash in glinty, super-sticky suds. The liquid has an egg yolk-like colour and is not much more transparent.

Both hops and malts make a showing in this bouquet. The former are earthy, floral, and vaguely fruity while the latter are bready, lightly sweet, containing just a pinch of caramel. While beautifully in balance, I'd give hops the slight edge - their fragrance is utterly beguiling.

The taste is laced with woody hop resins that conjure thoughts of damp earth, leafs, twigs, and tree bark. This very crude hoppiness is reminiscent of an over-steeped green or white tea and, unless my mind is connecting dots that don't exist, is similarly accented with a hint of jasmine.

There's not much fruit in this compost pile of grasses, leaves, and forest brush, but you will find the odd piece of discarded grapefruit and/or clementine peel. Just a drop of citrus to lighten the load. More polite, less assertive than its U.S. cousins, it's still distinctly hoppy.

There's something about Jaw Gate's crude hoppiness - the fresh flowers, dried brush, subtle citrus, and leafy greens - that really impresses. And it's not often pale ales are able to excite and entertain me so much - especially not British exports. But, man, is this ever good!
Dec 21, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.88 by BrazilianAussie from Brazil

Dec 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by steverx8 from England

Aug 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Apr 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.91 by Molson2000 from Canada (ON)

Feb 18, 2015
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Reviewed by Logan12321 from Canada (ON)

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Lots of carbonation on the open, be careful opening this one. Looks great, gets a large layer of head on the top. Had a pretty strange look had the regular yellow/half transparent coloring to it, but it seems that there was layers to the beer. Very bottom was transparent but closer to the head it began to become more and more cloudy. Smelled amazing, slight fruity smell. The taste is pretty great on the start up but a little bitter on the ending. Overall, not too bad, it's pretty refreshing with a nice hoppy/slight bitter taste on the end.
Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.32 by windypete from England

Dec 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by irishkyle21 from Canada (ON)

Dec 05, 2014
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Reviewed by TerryW from Canada (ON)

3.7/5  rDev -5.6%
A rather ordinary pale ale. Hoppy. Woody tasting as well, which is unusual (but not necessarily unpleasant). Nose is one of the best features, very fruity and fresh. Hazy honey colour, substantial head settling to a full cap, good lace - good looking brew. Mouthfeel is a little dry.
Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by andrenaline from Canada (ON)

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by bigox420 from Canada (ON)

Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.44 by fatporky

Nov 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by yancot from Canada (ON)

Nov 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by RedAleMan from Canada (ON)

Nov 02, 2014
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Reviewed by taxandbeerguy from Canada (ON)

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
500 ml bottle served cold into a pint glass. Purchased from LCBO for $5.45 CDN.

Appearance - honey and amber coloured. Some visible carbonation. Capped by two fingers of thick white fluffy head. Phenomenal retention. Cloudy with just a bit of sediment. Fantastic looking beer.

Smell - fruity and citrusy, mostly grapefruit with a bit of lemon. Some slightly earthy undertones. Potent and inviting aroma.

Taste - citrusy at first with grapefruit, before turning to an earthy flavor. Finishes with a juicy grapefruit taste. Earthiness is not necessarily to my liking but interesting.

Mouthfeel - smooth with high carbonation and dry finish.

Overall - a nice pale ale, but the earthiness isn't my thing. Still a beautiful looking and well crafted brew. This makes multiple hits from this brewery making it one to keep your on. Grows on you as you drink it.
Nov 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.6 by Wajohnst from Canada (ON)

Oct 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Bf_89 from Canada (ON)

Oct 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.52 by moreno

Sep 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by spycow from Illinois

Sep 06, 2014
Jaw Gate from Buxton Brewery
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 27 ratings