John Smith's Original
John Smith's Brewery (Heineken UK)

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From:
John Smith's Brewery (Heineken UK)
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
English Bitter
ABV:
4%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.14 | pDev: 13.69%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
10
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 18, 2016
Added:
Jan 25, 2008
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Rated: 2.73 by AlexAfonin from Russian Federation

May 18, 2016
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Reviewed by Cyberkedi from Georgia

3.24/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Had from a nitro can. Pours a nice clear amber with a fairly thick and fine-bubbled ivory head that leaves some good lacing. Aroma is crisp and malty and a little fruity. Flavor is malty and refreshing, typical but pleasing. Smooth, firm texture has plenty of fizz thanks to the nitrogen. Overall, average but enjoyable.
Jan 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Kris450 from Iowa

Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by endless1408 from England

Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by KHarz from New York

Jan 25, 2014
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Reviewed by IchLiebeBier from Virginia

4/5  rDev +27.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Copper colored; big head, long lasting; clear

Aroma: Bready; floral; hoppy; malty

Taste: Creamy and juicy on start; slight hop bite on start and throughout, but not over done; smooth and well balanced; refreshing

Remarks: From can

Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores
Jun 15, 2013
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Reviewed by BeerDude59 from Florida

3.15/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
This is one of 3 English bitters that I've tried during the last couple of weeks. My friend lives near Lakenheath and he brought me several to sample.

Of the 3 bitters I've tried (John Smiths, Boddingtons, and Tetley's) this one is the best of the 3 but it's certainly not my favorite category nor is it a top notch beer. That said, it's a good solid bitter.

Nice appearance...nice head.

Woody smell.

Good tasting beer.

Little syrupy mouthfeel.

Overall...little better than average beer.
Jan 26, 2013
 
 
Rated: 2.5 by ScrimshawFan from Illinois

Jan 08, 2012
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Reviewed by travolta from California

2.78/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
App:
Murky, clear brown, frothy, whipped head with tight bubbling. Nice lacing. Head retention is good/very good.

Nose:
Malty, slightly sweet.

Taste: A little carbonation on the tongue. malt, sweet, smooth, a watery nitro mouthfeel.

Notes:
Had this at a pub in Stanley on the Falkland Islands.
Jan 25, 2008
John Smith's Original from John Smith's Brewery (Heineken UK)
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 10 ratings