Old Russ Ale
Smiles Brewing Co. Ltd

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From:
Smiles Brewing Co. Ltd
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
English Pale Ale
ABV:
4.4%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
3.8 | pDev: 4.74%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 13, 2003
Added:
Dec 05, 2002
Wants:
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Gots:
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Ratings by BeerResearcher:
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Reviewed by BeerResearcher from Massachusetts

3.98/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This "English Ale" was poured for me despite being after last call (10pm) at the oldest pub in Bristol, the White Horse. Light copper with a medium malt body. Typical tea-like and floral aromas dominate a woody, sweet malt. Nice sharp hops create a raspy back of the throat bitterness. Not much of a head, but the large white bubbles leave a trace of lace. Dry and clean. Slight cider notes. Very drinkable even though it was served cellar temperature.
Apr 13, 2003
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Reviewed by frank4sail from New Jersey

3.62/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Also had this in London at the pub "real ale tour". Pale ale look with a slight off white head. low carbonation. Sweet flower hop nose. Hop flower taste followed by earthy sweetness. Too undercarbonated for my taste but a good beer that has been crafted. I may have preferred it more if it were colder.
Dec 05, 2002