Boddingtons Pub Ale | Boddingtons
Brewed by:
Boddingtons
United Kingdom (England) | website
Style: English Pale Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.70%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
No notes at this time.
Added by Todd on 10-20-2001
Reviews: 1,117 | Ratings: 2,754
2.8/5 rDev -12.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
From a four pack from Sam's Club.
Poured into a glass there is very little head, a few millimeters thick,. Notes of carbonation, translucent wheaty orange color. Nothing impressive.
Smells not very interesting. Very fruity and a slight yeast.
Taste: Nothing offending but nothing brought to the table. Reminds me of a very mild Guinness. Very creamy, with notes of malts, wheat and finally a yeasty backbone. Sippable.
Feel is very smooth. Goes down easy with some dryness at the end with the yeast taste leaving a not so great end.
Overall it is unique, but a creamy beer that isn't here to make a statement isn't my thing.
★ 629 characters
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
From a four pack from Sam's Club.
Poured into a glass there is very little head, a few millimeters thick,. Notes of carbonation, translucent wheaty orange color. Nothing impressive.
Smells not very interesting. Very fruity and a slight yeast.
Taste: Nothing offending but nothing brought to the table. Reminds me of a very mild Guinness. Very creamy, with notes of malts, wheat and finally a yeasty backbone. Sippable.
Feel is very smooth. Goes down easy with some dryness at the end with the yeast taste leaving a not so great end.
Overall it is unique, but a creamy beer that isn't here to make a statement isn't my thing.
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3.56/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
It's not a flavorful beer, and it's not supposed to be. Pours a nice deep golden amber, with a thick, creamy head. Smells like grassy malt, not much else. Tastes smooth and creamy with a nice biscuity malt body and a hint of yeasty bitterness. A nice, crisp, smooth, drinkable beer. Very good mouthfeel.
★ 304 characters
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
It's not a flavorful beer, and it's not supposed to be. Pours a nice deep golden amber, with a thick, creamy head. Smells like grassy malt, not much else. Tastes smooth and creamy with a nice biscuity malt body and a hint of yeasty bitterness. A nice, crisp, smooth, drinkable beer. Very good mouthfeel.
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3.5/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Nice copper color, smooth slightly creamy taste, no aftertaste. This is the kind of beer you can drink a lot of without getting tired of the taste. It's not a strong flavored beer so I can see how this goes well with bar food. It won't overpower whatever you're eating so it's something to be enjoyed with food.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Nice copper color, smooth slightly creamy taste, no aftertaste. This is the kind of beer you can drink a lot of without getting tired of the taste. It's not a strong flavored beer so I can see how this goes well with bar food. It won't overpower whatever you're eating so it's something to be enjoyed with food.
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2.85/5 rDev -10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 2.5
Poured with a head about a mile high. Settled down to a pretty honey-gold, clear beer.
Very little to smell.
The nitro widget gave it a nice creamy feel.
I suppose if I were in a pub in England, I would think of this as a pleasant enough session ale. But here at home, too many odd tastes blended in with a general blandness, make it a beer I probably won't buy again.
★ 368 characters
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 2.5
Poured with a head about a mile high. Settled down to a pretty honey-gold, clear beer.
Very little to smell.
The nitro widget gave it a nice creamy feel.
I suppose if I were in a pub in England, I would think of this as a pleasant enough session ale. But here at home, too many odd tastes blended in with a general blandness, make it a beer I probably won't buy again.
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3.59/5 rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Look: Perfectly, undeniably clear. There is a nitro-like cascading effect upon the initial pour, which settled to a white and clinging head. Lacing is thin and foamy, with a rich character.
Smell: The smell is delicate, fruity, yeast-driven, and delightful with fleeting aromas of malt that is reminiscent of cork.
Taste: Much like a Tripel and a Cream Ale combined, this brew sports the best of both worlds. Again it is yeast driven, but well executed and undeniably high quality. Banana ester flavors from the yeast play the main part while the supporting character is a honey-like malt backbone.
Feel: Silky, delightfully smooth like a nitro but with a relatively dry end that screams session. Its mid-range palate is moist however, which makes drinking this beer like running on a treadmill of deliciousness. Try not to chug down a full pint without even realizing it.
Overall: This beer is simply brewed but very well executed. It is not only drinkable as hell but has a plethora of playful characteristics that combine the best of both worlds when it comes to ales and lagers.
★ 1,088 characters
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Look: Perfectly, undeniably clear. There is a nitro-like cascading effect upon the initial pour, which settled to a white and clinging head. Lacing is thin and foamy, with a rich character.
Smell: The smell is delicate, fruity, yeast-driven, and delightful with fleeting aromas of malt that is reminiscent of cork.
Taste: Much like a Tripel and a Cream Ale combined, this brew sports the best of both worlds. Again it is yeast driven, but well executed and undeniably high quality. Banana ester flavors from the yeast play the main part while the supporting character is a honey-like malt backbone.
Feel: Silky, delightfully smooth like a nitro but with a relatively dry end that screams session. Its mid-range palate is moist however, which makes drinking this beer like running on a treadmill of deliciousness. Try not to chug down a full pint without even realizing it.
Overall: This beer is simply brewed but very well executed. It is not only drinkable as hell but has a plethora of playful characteristics that combine the best of both worlds when it comes to ales and lagers.
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4.1/5 rDev +28.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4
This beer has 4.7% ABV and sports an aerator ball inside to improve quality pours. It’s an English Pale Ale from the UK and is exquisite.
Look-The clarity is significant and the color is a honey-golden yellow. The smoothness makes one sort of expect it to be a darker brew, but instead you get a honey-yellow that glints in the sun. This one pours well even when you don’t do it vigorously. One can see layers of cascading and settling carbonation producing the beautiful one to two finger thick Nitro head. The head is softer than Egyptian silk and has the most amazing consistency. The lacing does not exist, but in a good way. Most beers produce layers of lacing in the form of circular rings, but this one creates the most amazing comprehensive layer that cakes the entire glass! It’s like fresh snow on Christmas morning!
Smell-It smells subtle and has vague aromas of vanilla, roasted oatmeal, Vermont syrup, and some honey malts. There are zero hops in the smell and taste and this is by design.
Taste-The taste is exceptional, yet muted (and so it should be with this pint can). It is also reminiscent of a crème soda in terms of the vanilla, toasted grains, and spices. I also pick up plentiful biscuit and English yeast.
Mouthfeel-This is the king of smooth and creamy beers. It is so smooth that it makes silk seem like sandpaper (if I can stretch this hyperbole so far)! It’s creamy and rich as well as smooth and with a fine sweet coating on the tongue that lingers. The carbonation is subtle to complement the creamy flavors and textures.
Overall-Like I said, this beer is one of a kind. It comes in 4-packs of pint cans and the aerator ball definitely adds some novelty as well as quality to this brew. So, if its lower ABV might deter you from grabbing a delicious 4-pack of these pints, then just remember that if you cash all four in a sitting, you’ll be feeling mighty toasty and satisfied. Cheers!
★ 1,935 characters
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4
This beer has 4.7% ABV and sports an aerator ball inside to improve quality pours. It’s an English Pale Ale from the UK and is exquisite.
Look-The clarity is significant and the color is a honey-golden yellow. The smoothness makes one sort of expect it to be a darker brew, but instead you get a honey-yellow that glints in the sun. This one pours well even when you don’t do it vigorously. One can see layers of cascading and settling carbonation producing the beautiful one to two finger thick Nitro head. The head is softer than Egyptian silk and has the most amazing consistency. The lacing does not exist, but in a good way. Most beers produce layers of lacing in the form of circular rings, but this one creates the most amazing comprehensive layer that cakes the entire glass! It’s like fresh snow on Christmas morning!
Smell-It smells subtle and has vague aromas of vanilla, roasted oatmeal, Vermont syrup, and some honey malts. There are zero hops in the smell and taste and this is by design.
Taste-The taste is exceptional, yet muted (and so it should be with this pint can). It is also reminiscent of a crème soda in terms of the vanilla, toasted grains, and spices. I also pick up plentiful biscuit and English yeast.
Mouthfeel-This is the king of smooth and creamy beers. It is so smooth that it makes silk seem like sandpaper (if I can stretch this hyperbole so far)! It’s creamy and rich as well as smooth and with a fine sweet coating on the tongue that lingers. The carbonation is subtle to complement the creamy flavors and textures.
Overall-Like I said, this beer is one of a kind. It comes in 4-packs of pint cans and the aerator ball definitely adds some novelty as well as quality to this brew. So, if its lower ABV might deter you from grabbing a delicious 4-pack of these pints, then just remember that if you cash all four in a sitting, you’ll be feeling mighty toasty and satisfied. Cheers!
★ 1,935 characters
4.5/5 rDev +41.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A:Semi copper color, Thick heavy but fluffy white head
S:Some malt aroma, some honey sweetness, no hops really, a little ?muddy? Nitro cap???
T: More bitter than smells, stone fruit esters of English yeast. Malty sweet, honey malt flavor, kind of biscuit.
M: Full bodied ( Nitro)
O: Somewhat balance between malty sweetness and hop profile. Not quite a Bass Pale ale, but none the less very English. Taste like my trips to Europe, in tiny, barely light, wet carpet smelling pubs of London.
The bros a 55 that's low.. that is like giving a t bone a 3 and a ribeye a 10. A tbone can only be SO good and that is what this is, im not saying its spectacular but a ESB or English Pale will never blow you away.
★ 711 characters
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A:Semi copper color, Thick heavy but fluffy white head
S:Some malt aroma, some honey sweetness, no hops really, a little ?muddy? Nitro cap???
T: More bitter than smells, stone fruit esters of English yeast. Malty sweet, honey malt flavor, kind of biscuit.
M: Full bodied ( Nitro)
O: Somewhat balance between malty sweetness and hop profile. Not quite a Bass Pale ale, but none the less very English. Taste like my trips to Europe, in tiny, barely light, wet carpet smelling pubs of London.
The bros a 55 that's low.. that is like giving a t bone a 3 and a ribeye a 10. A tbone can only be SO good and that is what this is, im not saying its spectacular but a ESB or English Pale will never blow you away.
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2.59/5 rDev -18.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
Poured from the tap at the"World of Beer" in Pooler, GA.
Not a fan of the taste and aroma. I did find the creamy texture comforting, but the flavor is the drag on this rating.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
Poured from the tap at the"World of Beer" in Pooler, GA.
Not a fan of the taste and aroma. I did find the creamy texture comforting, but the flavor is the drag on this rating.
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3.68/5 rDev +15.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
Thanks to the nitrogen widget, this is a beautiful beer: a medium, off-white, perfectly-creamy head that leaves thick, unyielding walls of lacing, perched atop a clear, deep-golden beer. The nose is malt-forward, an enticing blend of butterscotch and sweet caramel with light alcohol notes. On the palate, a lightly roasted malt backbone is the star, with hints of butterscotch and a slightly bitter hops presence that follows through to dominate the finish. As expected, the flavors feel muted due to the nitro, but not so much so that one feels cheated, especially as the nitrogen whips the medium body to such an exquisite velvety texture. This is an amazingly drinkable beer. (16 oz nitro can, 326 days after pkg.)
★ 718 characters
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
Thanks to the nitrogen widget, this is a beautiful beer: a medium, off-white, perfectly-creamy head that leaves thick, unyielding walls of lacing, perched atop a clear, deep-golden beer. The nose is malt-forward, an enticing blend of butterscotch and sweet caramel with light alcohol notes. On the palate, a lightly roasted malt backbone is the star, with hints of butterscotch and a slightly bitter hops presence that follows through to dominate the finish. As expected, the flavors feel muted due to the nitro, but not so much so that one feels cheated, especially as the nitrogen whips the medium body to such an exquisite velvety texture. This is an amazingly drinkable beer. (16 oz nitro can, 326 days after pkg.)
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4.31/5 rDev +35.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
I am not a fan of dark beer. I typically drink IPA, or witbier and lager. This however, provides a good full beer style with a satisfying taste. It is sweet but not at all overpowering. It mixes the strength with the smoothness very well. I would say the balance alone is what keeps me ordering it at pubs and bars. Introduced to it in college I still drink it today, typically with pub-type food. For those looking to venture into something more cultural than the typical Budweiser without going full blown Hobgoblin, go for this great tasting refreshing beer.
★ 561 characters
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
I am not a fan of dark beer. I typically drink IPA, or witbier and lager. This however, provides a good full beer style with a satisfying taste. It is sweet but not at all overpowering. It mixes the strength with the smoothness very well. I would say the balance alone is what keeps me ordering it at pubs and bars. Introduced to it in college I still drink it today, typically with pub-type food. For those looking to venture into something more cultural than the typical Budweiser without going full blown Hobgoblin, go for this great tasting refreshing beer.
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3.32/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 5 | overall: 3
Appearance: Golden, clear body, and an off-white, frothy head. Maintains finger width. Great lacing!
Smell: very, very, very faint. Almost none at all, to be quite frank. There's a little sweetness, with a pipe tobacco quality? And maybe a little fruit? I'm not sure what to make of this, because I keep getting these teasing hints of something, but then they quickly fade into nothing.
Taste: much like the aroma, it is almost nonexistent, but it is more pronounced than is the aroma. It is lightly toasty/grainy. Milk is detected in a few of the sips. Mark my words: the taste in this beer is truly almost none at all.
Mouthfeel: thick, fluffy, milky. A slight hop aftertaste.
Finish: watery, and highly refreshing. Highly drinkable.
Overall: this beer is an enigma. I like it a great deal, yet it isn't offering anything at all, really. I like the texture and the appearance a great deal. But there isn't anything to like or dislike about the aroma or taste, because there isn't much to either the aroma or the taste.
★ 1,028 characters
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 5 | overall: 3
Appearance: Golden, clear body, and an off-white, frothy head. Maintains finger width. Great lacing!
Smell: very, very, very faint. Almost none at all, to be quite frank. There's a little sweetness, with a pipe tobacco quality? And maybe a little fruit? I'm not sure what to make of this, because I keep getting these teasing hints of something, but then they quickly fade into nothing.
Taste: much like the aroma, it is almost nonexistent, but it is more pronounced than is the aroma. It is lightly toasty/grainy. Milk is detected in a few of the sips. Mark my words: the taste in this beer is truly almost none at all.
Mouthfeel: thick, fluffy, milky. A slight hop aftertaste.
Finish: watery, and highly refreshing. Highly drinkable.
Overall: this beer is an enigma. I like it a great deal, yet it isn't offering anything at all, really. I like the texture and the appearance a great deal. But there isn't anything to like or dislike about the aroma or taste, because there isn't much to either the aroma or the taste.
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2.78/5 rDev -12.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
for what it is,its a good ale, it takes about 9 to get buzzed but goes down smoother than anything, almost just vanishes as soon as it hits your lips.,making drinking 9 of these pretty easy.
★ 190 characters
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
for what it is,its a good ale, it takes about 9 to get buzzed but goes down smoother than anything, almost just vanishes as soon as it hits your lips.,making drinking 9 of these pretty easy.
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2.33/5 rDev -27%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 2.5
The initial pour is excellent, probably due to the widget inside; after about 10 seconds, the cascade of bubbles ceases (not a negative quality in and of itself, simply a noticeable lack of sustainable bubble fall).
The color is "at or slightly below par" when compared to the ideal Pale-Golden Ale.
The smell is pleasant. Creamy, soft, and sweet in aroma, but somehow missing that special something.
The taste is somewhat disappointing after the pleasant aroma. Not a "bad" taste per-say, but it is definitely water-esque. (To elaborate again, watery is not necessarily a bad quality. If "easy going down" is what you're looking for, this may be the beer for you! Just not my cup of alcoholic tea.)
Feel: For me, the feel is one the most important qualities of a brew, and this just didn't do it for me. Boddingtons was uncannily smooth. To put it in a different way: it felt so much like water, my first sip was unpleasant.
I don't want to discourage anyone from trying this beer, because I think that this beer *could* be a good match for someone whom is looking for something extremely smooth, soft, and easy.
(Every beer is worth a try. Like I always recommend, try it one time! If you don't like it, so what? You will have experienced something new! :D )
Cheers Mate!
★ 1,285 characters
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 2.5
The initial pour is excellent, probably due to the widget inside; after about 10 seconds, the cascade of bubbles ceases (not a negative quality in and of itself, simply a noticeable lack of sustainable bubble fall).
The color is "at or slightly below par" when compared to the ideal Pale-Golden Ale.
The smell is pleasant. Creamy, soft, and sweet in aroma, but somehow missing that special something.
The taste is somewhat disappointing after the pleasant aroma. Not a "bad" taste per-say, but it is definitely water-esque. (To elaborate again, watery is not necessarily a bad quality. If "easy going down" is what you're looking for, this may be the beer for you! Just not my cup of alcoholic tea.)
Feel: For me, the feel is one the most important qualities of a brew, and this just didn't do it for me. Boddingtons was uncannily smooth. To put it in a different way: it felt so much like water, my first sip was unpleasant.
I don't want to discourage anyone from trying this beer, because I think that this beer *could* be a good match for someone whom is looking for something extremely smooth, soft, and easy.
(Every beer is worth a try. Like I always recommend, try it one time! If you don't like it, so what? You will have experienced something new! :D )
Cheers Mate!
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1.97/5 rDev -38.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.75
I am old enough to remember when Boddingtons made a proper beer this is not an example of proper English Beer. Back in the 60s and 70s we had the vile Keg Beers replaced by action by groups like Camera with a return to Real Ale. English Beer is better now than it has ever been yet too many brewers offer awful bland beers like this presumably to encourage younger drinkers to beer or away from lager. Bland and tasteless (other than the metallic aftertaste) this is simply an awful representation of beer.
★ 509 characters
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.75
I am old enough to remember when Boddingtons made a proper beer this is not an example of proper English Beer. Back in the 60s and 70s we had the vile Keg Beers replaced by action by groups like Camera with a return to Real Ale. English Beer is better now than it has ever been yet too many brewers offer awful bland beers like this presumably to encourage younger drinkers to beer or away from lager. Bland and tasteless (other than the metallic aftertaste) this is simply an awful representation of beer.
★ 509 characters
1.55/5 rDev -51.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 1.5
Poured from pint can into clear pub glass. Looks promising, nice dark amber color, but fails to deliver...anything, really, except an unpleasant metallic aftertaste. No beer taste to speak of, feels like plain water in the mouth. Perhaps accurate as far as English pubswill goes, but don't waste your money.
★ 310 characters
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 1.5
Poured from pint can into clear pub glass. Looks promising, nice dark amber color, but fails to deliver...anything, really, except an unpleasant metallic aftertaste. No beer taste to speak of, feels like plain water in the mouth. Perhaps accurate as far as English pubswill goes, but don't waste your money.
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2.96/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Not a strong-tasting beer, nor is it high in alcohol content. But if you want a beer that's easy to drink and tastes good with some fish & chips, or a burger and fries, this is a good choice.
★ 192 characters
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Not a strong-tasting beer, nor is it high in alcohol content. But if you want a beer that's easy to drink and tastes good with some fish & chips, or a burger and fries, this is a good choice.
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3.24/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Can remember drinking this once or twice in England years ago. So for nostalgia's sake I bought some here.
Poured from the 16 oz. can into a Samuel Smith English tulip.
a; Clear copper with a fizzy white head which became more dense and returned to a finger thickness thanks apparently to a nitro widget loose in the can. This dissipated slowly to thick even surface foam and some patchy lacing.
s: Caramel malt and floral notes.
t: Followed the nose but with cloying sweetness which occasionally resembled some sort of bathroom disinfectant, at other times floral perfume. Later it mellowed out somewhat to a mild caramel malt-dominated flavor, but not-entirely-pleasant floral notes persisted.
m: Light to medium, ok body, some nitro carbonation tingle but later went pretty flat.
o; Not your father's English pub ale, or even yours when younger. More like an attempt to lure the Bud-Miller-Coors crowd with sweetness. Dunno if this includes corn or rice but would not be surprised. Have seen the fourpacks going for as little as $6. Now I understand why.
★ 1,070 characters
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Can remember drinking this once or twice in England years ago. So for nostalgia's sake I bought some here.
Poured from the 16 oz. can into a Samuel Smith English tulip.
a; Clear copper with a fizzy white head which became more dense and returned to a finger thickness thanks apparently to a nitro widget loose in the can. This dissipated slowly to thick even surface foam and some patchy lacing.
s: Caramel malt and floral notes.
t: Followed the nose but with cloying sweetness which occasionally resembled some sort of bathroom disinfectant, at other times floral perfume. Later it mellowed out somewhat to a mild caramel malt-dominated flavor, but not-entirely-pleasant floral notes persisted.
m: Light to medium, ok body, some nitro carbonation tingle but later went pretty flat.
o; Not your father's English pub ale, or even yours when younger. More like an attempt to lure the Bud-Miller-Coors crowd with sweetness. Dunno if this includes corn or rice but would not be surprised. Have seen the fourpacks going for as little as $6. Now I understand why.
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3.2/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
The foamy and creamy head is quite impressive on this one. After that it's kind of downhill. A very slight malt aroma. There is a slight malt taste along with a mild bitter hop finish. However, beyond that it's quite watery and bland. Decent drinkable light and creamy feel but nothing impressive.
I got this out of pure curiosity and now I'm not sure why. I doubt I will get again unless I'm in an actual pub in England.
★ 422 characters
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
The foamy and creamy head is quite impressive on this one. After that it's kind of downhill. A very slight malt aroma. There is a slight malt taste along with a mild bitter hop finish. However, beyond that it's quite watery and bland. Decent drinkable light and creamy feel but nothing impressive.
I got this out of pure curiosity and now I'm not sure why. I doubt I will get again unless I'm in an actual pub in England.
★ 422 characters
4.24/5 rDev +32.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Very good ale. Would choose this over most pilsners at a bar. Semi brownish color with hints of nuts & cream. Very smooth finish on draft. Easy drinkin beer.
★ 157 characters
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Very good ale. Would choose this over most pilsners at a bar. Semi brownish color with hints of nuts & cream. Very smooth finish on draft. Easy drinkin beer.
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3.52/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured into an Irish tulip glass.
Look: Clear honey golden body after the cascading effect which leaves a tight foamy light cream colored head. Lacing is thick and patchy.
Aroma: Sweet creamy caramel, honey, light grassiness. Smells like a sweet taffy candy.
Taste: Metallic, sterile, almost a band-aid sort of note? Still faint honey in the finish. A crazy bubblegum aftertaste!
Mouthfeel: Creamy and very gassy.
Overall: This beer is all over the place. It smells so much better than it tastes, which is weird. I remember liking this beer a whole lot more before I got into craft. But honestly, I think it was brewed better back then, too.
★ 648 characters
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured into an Irish tulip glass.
Look: Clear honey golden body after the cascading effect which leaves a tight foamy light cream colored head. Lacing is thick and patchy.
Aroma: Sweet creamy caramel, honey, light grassiness. Smells like a sweet taffy candy.
Taste: Metallic, sterile, almost a band-aid sort of note? Still faint honey in the finish. A crazy bubblegum aftertaste!
Mouthfeel: Creamy and very gassy.
Overall: This beer is all over the place. It smells so much better than it tastes, which is weird. I remember liking this beer a whole lot more before I got into craft. But honestly, I think it was brewed better back then, too.
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2.93/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.75
A: best attribute, pale to medium amber
S: decent
T: average, a bit alcoholic, just a bit though
M: is this water?
O: appearance and smell were great. The taste and feel? awful. I was tricked.
★ 199 characters
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.75
A: best attribute, pale to medium amber
S: decent
T: average, a bit alcoholic, just a bit though
M: is this water?
O: appearance and smell were great. The taste and feel? awful. I was tricked.
★ 199 characters
2.04/5 rDev -36.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2
Not sure why people drink this. Pretty and creamy, but has a distinct taste that I associate with cheap beer, and got worse as it warmed up a little bit. Couldn't finish it. Creaminess caused it to be heavier than rice lager alternatives so it's not even much good as an ice cold binge drinking beer.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2
Not sure why people drink this. Pretty and creamy, but has a distinct taste that I associate with cheap beer, and got worse as it warmed up a little bit. Couldn't finish it. Creaminess caused it to be heavier than rice lager alternatives so it's not even much good as an ice cold binge drinking beer.
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2.42/5 rDev -24.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
I had a random can of this in my fridge for months, and figured I'd drink it tonight to make some room for other beers. When I popped the top, it exploded all over my table. Not a good start.
Appearance: Starts off with a nice head, with bubbles streaming up the glass. Settles down to a single-finger of flat, white foam. Translucent, bronze color.
Aroma: Not picking up much on the nose. Hints of citric hops.
Taste: Mildly bitter up front, and then...nothing. A bit like weak lemon water.
Mouthfeel: It's extremely smooth, but doesn't make up for the non-existent flavor.
Overall: I'd take this over a Bud, Miller, or Coors, but that's about it. It's not bad, it just isn't good. At all.
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look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
I had a random can of this in my fridge for months, and figured I'd drink it tonight to make some room for other beers. When I popped the top, it exploded all over my table. Not a good start.
Appearance: Starts off with a nice head, with bubbles streaming up the glass. Settles down to a single-finger of flat, white foam. Translucent, bronze color.
Aroma: Not picking up much on the nose. Hints of citric hops.
Taste: Mildly bitter up front, and then...nothing. A bit like weak lemon water.
Mouthfeel: It's extremely smooth, but doesn't make up for the non-existent flavor.
Overall: I'd take this over a Bud, Miller, or Coors, but that's about it. It's not bad, it just isn't good. At all.
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3.25/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Aroma is buttery and toffee-like, with soft floral notes. Flavor reveals fruity undertones that I don't recall being there in the past. Seems oxidized. There's a bit of cardboard. Body is thin. Moderately bitter finish. Metallic notes surface late, and this is draft...
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look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Aroma is buttery and toffee-like, with soft floral notes. Flavor reveals fruity undertones that I don't recall being there in the past. Seems oxidized. There's a bit of cardboard. Body is thin. Moderately bitter finish. Metallic notes surface late, and this is draft...
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Boddingtons Pub Ale from Boddingtons
3.19
out of 5
based on 2,754 ratings.
look: 5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
My first beer, and i love it just as much now as I did several years ago when I first tried it. And the poor reviews on here are from people who are comparing this to beers well above its class. It truly is an amazing beer for what it is, so I recommend that you give it a shot.
Look-Pours a splendid honey gold with lots and lots of bubbles at first from the Draughtflow device inside, forming a beautifully thick, creamy, delicious head. A very good looking beer.
Smell-This ales downfall, it smells like nothing, maybe a tad bit of grassiness.
Taste-Its very neutral, just a very average EPA. Bready, biscuity, and slightly bitter malts, with very subtle hop profile, and just a slight honey-like sweetness to balance it out. I think its wonderful, refreshing, light, but not too light, easy to drink, but its way more flavorful than any other middle-priced beer, and it goes well with just about anything. Wings? Check. Pretzels? Check. Nachos? Check. Pizza? Of course. Gorganzola stuffed butterfly'd beef tenderloin? Oh yeah!
Feel-Oh so smooth. I don't know many beers as smooth as this one. Good carbonation, well balanced.
Overall-One of my all time favorites, and a great simple, go too beer that most of your friends will probably find tasty and inoffensive. Its not gonna suprise you and its about as un-complex as you can get, but if you want something refreshing and easy to drink, I highly recommend it.
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