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Golden Seahawk
Nuttycombe Brewery
- From:
- Nuttycombe Brewery
- England, United Kingdom
- Style:
- English Bitter
Ranked #72 - ABV:
- 4.2%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #22,833 - Avg:
- 3.65 | pDev: 12.05%
- Reviews:
- 21
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 10, 2023
- Added:
- Jul 25, 2005
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
A bright golden coloured best bitter formerly called Golden
Eagle.
Eagle.
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Ratings by Brysky:
Reviewed by Brysky from Florida
3.88/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
3.88/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
ST- Bottle, poured into a glass.
A- light golden color
S- smells light with a slight hint of honey and malt... bitter
T- slight bitterness, hint of honey, malt is there but takes a good palette to taste it.
M- very easy on the mouth, nothing crazy to the taste buds
D- smooth, goes down easy... very easy
Aug 08, 2010A- light golden color
S- smells light with a slight hint of honey and malt... bitter
T- slight bitterness, hint of honey, malt is there but takes a good palette to taste it.
M- very easy on the mouth, nothing crazy to the taste buds
D- smooth, goes down easy... very easy
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.17/5 rDev -13.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
3.17/5 rDev -13.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
June 2007: Cask conditioned at The Lord Rosebery, Scarborough. Served at correct cellar temperature. Golden colour, low head. Moderate aroma, nothing stands out. Thin, sourish and watery initial mouthfeel. Tolerably hoppy flavour. Pleasant hoppy aftertaste.
Nov 10, 2023Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina
3.59/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Best by 1/11/11 (too bad I didn't see this before I bought it)
Appearance: Pours a cloudy apricot color with a very modest head that declines to a ringlet, though it leaves quite a few dots of foam behind
Smell: Fruity, with a subtle hint of honey sweetness; earthy elements, too
Taste: Stone fruit flavor on the front end, with apricot and peach elements; in the middle, the sweetness builds as do the earthy hop flavors; oxidation detected after the swallow
Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation
Overall: Too bad this is not fresh as it is likely a decent English Bitter; I have a hunch that a batch was sent over in 2010 and I just found a shop with some slow moving inventory as I haven't seen this beer elsewhere in a while
Jan 16, 2013Appearance: Pours a cloudy apricot color with a very modest head that declines to a ringlet, though it leaves quite a few dots of foam behind
Smell: Fruity, with a subtle hint of honey sweetness; earthy elements, too
Taste: Stone fruit flavor on the front end, with apricot and peach elements; in the middle, the sweetness builds as do the earthy hop flavors; oxidation detected after the swallow
Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation
Overall: Too bad this is not fresh as it is likely a decent English Bitter; I have a hunch that a batch was sent over in 2010 and I just found a shop with some slow moving inventory as I haven't seen this beer elsewhere in a while
Reviewed by jazzyjeff13 from England
3.44/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.44/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A 500ml bottle with a BB of Oct 2012. Picked up last year as part of Sainsbury's beer fest - it's been lingering in my fridge for ages.
Poured into a Sam Smith's pint glass. A hazy golden-amber hue with good carbonation. Yields a large head of creamy white foam that lasts for a few minutes before settling on the surface. Evidence of bottle-conditioning. Aroma of grainy malt with a dominant note of stewed hops, followed by dry yeast and a hint of caramel.
Tastes of light, biscuity malt with a dry finish. Notes of stewed hops, earthy yeast and caramel. Mild bitterness upon swallowing. Mouthfeel is smooth, tingly and dry, with decent body. Rather astringent. Aftertaste of harsh stewed hops and dry yeast.
An OK bitter, but nothing special. The stewed hops are a tad harsh, and it could do with more aromatic hops to balance it out. Drinkable, but probably better on cask.
May 15, 2012Poured into a Sam Smith's pint glass. A hazy golden-amber hue with good carbonation. Yields a large head of creamy white foam that lasts for a few minutes before settling on the surface. Evidence of bottle-conditioning. Aroma of grainy malt with a dominant note of stewed hops, followed by dry yeast and a hint of caramel.
Tastes of light, biscuity malt with a dry finish. Notes of stewed hops, earthy yeast and caramel. Mild bitterness upon swallowing. Mouthfeel is smooth, tingly and dry, with decent body. Rather astringent. Aftertaste of harsh stewed hops and dry yeast.
An OK bitter, but nothing special. The stewed hops are a tad harsh, and it could do with more aromatic hops to balance it out. Drinkable, but probably better on cask.
Reviewed by EmperorBevis from England
4.17/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.17/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy golden body with a few big brassy slightly off white head.
Big aromas, the aromatic hops are right up front with floral notes and brewers mash, a real joy.
Notes of golden syrup hit the mouth before being driven hard into hoppy bitterness with citrus tangs and caramel hints, blimey this is tasty stuff.
Good solid mouthfeel and nice low carbonation makes a champion brew.
May 04, 2012Big aromas, the aromatic hops are right up front with floral notes and brewers mash, a real joy.
Notes of golden syrup hit the mouth before being driven hard into hoppy bitterness with citrus tangs and caramel hints, blimey this is tasty stuff.
Good solid mouthfeel and nice low carbonation makes a champion brew.
Reviewed by BlackHaddock from England
4.09/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.09/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
The day after I review the bottle: I walk into my local and it's on a cask hand pull, what a lovely surprise. A pint was poured for me into a UK sleeve.
The same amber/orangey body, clear and bright, old gold colour as the bottle. Again an impressive snow white head which produced some, lacing and head throughout the tasting.
The smell was, like the bottled one, it's weakest part and although there were hop and malt esters they didn't excite or bother the nose at all.
The last paragraph is almost the same as my bottle review: really liked the mouthfeel and taste, good blend of ingredients to produce a fine beer. A mixed bag of flavours, some sweet malty molasses, but no honey: the hops came behind the sweet molasses in the taste stakes but not far behind: this is nicely balanced and easy to drink.
Nov 08, 2011The same amber/orangey body, clear and bright, old gold colour as the bottle. Again an impressive snow white head which produced some, lacing and head throughout the tasting.
The smell was, like the bottled one, it's weakest part and although there were hop and malt esters they didn't excite or bother the nose at all.
The last paragraph is almost the same as my bottle review: really liked the mouthfeel and taste, good blend of ingredients to produce a fine beer. A mixed bag of flavours, some sweet malty molasses, but no honey: the hops came behind the sweet molasses in the taste stakes but not far behind: this is nicely balanced and easy to drink.
Reviewed by mrfrancis from Kentucky
3.95/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.95/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A: Pours a bright, shimmering gold with a creamy, compact white mousse that makes a point of sticking around awhile.
S: Fresh and hoppy on the nose with lemon, bitter orange, biscuit, and earthy, peppery aromas very apparent.
T: Opens tart and hoppy with notes of biscuits, lemon, bitter orange, herbs, minerals, tobacco, and peppery spice. The finish is hoppy with citrus, spice, and tobacco notes.
M: Light-bodied, firm, and dry with very active carbonation. My only knock is that this beer seems to have the ability to dry out your mouth in no time. Should be more drinkable than it is.
O: This is a pretty nice bitter, and is especially welcome for fans of hoppier English beers. In fact, this beer may be best viewed as a means of demonstrating the complexities and power of traditional English hops. Very nice.
Nov 03, 2011S: Fresh and hoppy on the nose with lemon, bitter orange, biscuit, and earthy, peppery aromas very apparent.
T: Opens tart and hoppy with notes of biscuits, lemon, bitter orange, herbs, minerals, tobacco, and peppery spice. The finish is hoppy with citrus, spice, and tobacco notes.
M: Light-bodied, firm, and dry with very active carbonation. My only knock is that this beer seems to have the ability to dry out your mouth in no time. Should be more drinkable than it is.
O: This is a pretty nice bitter, and is especially welcome for fans of hoppier English beers. In fact, this beer may be best viewed as a means of demonstrating the complexities and power of traditional English hops. Very nice.
Reviewed by CwrwAmByth from England
2.88/5 rDev -21.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.88/5 rDev -21.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Bottle #7 of the Sainsbury's Beer Hunt 2011! Poured from a 500ml bottle into a guinness rounded pint glass.
Pours a clear gold colour, nice head and lacing.
Smells fresh and hoppy like an IPA. Not very strong though.
Taste is pretty watery and is of not that well balanced malts and hops. A bit harsh yet weak at the same time.
Overall an alright drink, wouldn't get it again though.
Sep 20, 2011Pours a clear gold colour, nice head and lacing.
Smells fresh and hoppy like an IPA. Not very strong though.
Taste is pretty watery and is of not that well balanced malts and hops. A bit harsh yet weak at the same time.
Overall an alright drink, wouldn't get it again though.
Reviewed by rarbring from Sweden
3.9/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
The beer has a clear light amber hue, a white firm head that leaves some lacing and actually little lacing.
The smell is light, fruity and acid, apples, pears and lemon.
Tasting a bit sweet fruits initially, orange and ripe pears, then more sour, but still fruits, green apples and lemon and lime. Then a pure bitterness, nearly chemical.
Medium carbonation, a fresh and light fluid, but a very dry finish.
A really nice, fresh real ale, enjoyed at De Klomp, Linköping, Sweden.
Feb 08, 2011The smell is light, fruity and acid, apples, pears and lemon.
Tasting a bit sweet fruits initially, orange and ripe pears, then more sour, but still fruits, green apples and lemon and lime. Then a pure bitterness, nearly chemical.
Medium carbonation, a fresh and light fluid, but a very dry finish.
A really nice, fresh real ale, enjoyed at De Klomp, Linköping, Sweden.
Reviewed by russpowell from Arkansas
3.57/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.57/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
BBD of 01/01/11 not sure about that...Pours a semi-hazed apricot with a finger of ivory colored head. Stays some what hazed, above average lacing & average head retention
S: Fruiityness & grassy hops
T: Follows the nose, some leafy hops & apricot up front. Apricot, slight dried pineapple flavor, grassy hops, & a bit of honey & some dryness as this warms. Finishes fairly crisp with some leafy hops & apricot
MF: Light bodied, smooth carbonation, decent balance
Easy drinker, wish this was fresher & for that matter on cask... Not bad, but I think this beer could be in better shape. I will give this another go if I can fond it fresher
Dec 27, 2010S: Fruiityness & grassy hops
T: Follows the nose, some leafy hops & apricot up front. Apricot, slight dried pineapple flavor, grassy hops, & a bit of honey & some dryness as this warms. Finishes fairly crisp with some leafy hops & apricot
MF: Light bodied, smooth carbonation, decent balance
Easy drinker, wish this was fresher & for that matter on cask... Not bad, but I think this beer could be in better shape. I will give this another go if I can fond it fresher
Reviewed by droomyster from Virginia
3.85/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.85/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy dark gold with a small white head. Aromas are predominantly of honey, with just a touch breakfast toast. Flavors are far more interesting than the nose, with woody and tea-like hops and a commercial wheat bread character to the malts. Highly sessionable.
Nov 09, 2010Reviewed by scruffwhor from Illinois
3.5/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.5/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a merangue hazey amber and copper of gold. Almost no head after a strong pour, but some visible carbonation. This beer looks average compared to most English Bitters I've had before it.
The aroma is of almost stale bread with a little toast and just a splash of earthy hops.
The taste is a simple toasted bread crust with the carbonation and earthy grass and thistle tasting hops on the finish.
This is an easy session beer. Just enough flavor so that it doesn't taste watered down.
Sep 15, 2010The aroma is of almost stale bread with a little toast and just a splash of earthy hops.
The taste is a simple toasted bread crust with the carbonation and earthy grass and thistle tasting hops on the finish.
This is an easy session beer. Just enough flavor so that it doesn't taste watered down.
Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky
3.53/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A tasty English Ale that has the flavor and delicacy of an Ordinary Bitter but with the strength of a Best Bitter or English Pale (very pale) Ale. This beer kinda straddles the fence.
The appearance of straw or light golden colors give a soft and even glow to the beer. A mild haze tells the tale of dry-hopping or unfiltered character. Good retention and lacing makes the beer intriguing and inviting.
Soft aromas of grain, hay-like maltiness with soft bready sweetness. Spicy, earthy, and grassy hops give a lively and vibrant aroma to the ale. Soft esters of apples, under-rippened pears, and lemon acidity adds complexity to the otherwise simple ale.
Flavors follow suit with a balance of soft cracker-like malts with light breads (fresh baked). A balance of spicy, grassy, and sprucy hops offset the sweetess and breadiness and adding a minty, lemony note that adds zest and life. Otherwise a simple estery-apple character decorates the mid palate while the beer fades into a hay-like grassy taste that becomes more refreshing than bitey.
Medium up front (somehow I wanted a crisper and cleaner start) but the beer eventually fades into that minty dry, grassy, lemony finish with a steady and pleasant hop bitterness in the finish.
I interpret this beer as an Ordinary Bitter (think properly carbonated Boddington's Pub Ale) but with a firmer body and maltier texture.
Aug 31, 2010The appearance of straw or light golden colors give a soft and even glow to the beer. A mild haze tells the tale of dry-hopping or unfiltered character. Good retention and lacing makes the beer intriguing and inviting.
Soft aromas of grain, hay-like maltiness with soft bready sweetness. Spicy, earthy, and grassy hops give a lively and vibrant aroma to the ale. Soft esters of apples, under-rippened pears, and lemon acidity adds complexity to the otherwise simple ale.
Flavors follow suit with a balance of soft cracker-like malts with light breads (fresh baked). A balance of spicy, grassy, and sprucy hops offset the sweetess and breadiness and adding a minty, lemony note that adds zest and life. Otherwise a simple estery-apple character decorates the mid palate while the beer fades into a hay-like grassy taste that becomes more refreshing than bitey.
Medium up front (somehow I wanted a crisper and cleaner start) but the beer eventually fades into that minty dry, grassy, lemony finish with a steady and pleasant hop bitterness in the finish.
I interpret this beer as an Ordinary Bitter (think properly carbonated Boddington's Pub Ale) but with a firmer body and maltier texture.
Reviewed by oberon from North Carolina
3.48/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.48/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured into an imperial nonic a dull copper color with a quick to fade soapy-like head.Aromas are pretty tame with some hard water,and caramel/biscuit mainly,there is a light fruitiness that comes as it warms a little.Light and quaffable with some tartness like others have noted of green apples,a tinge of iron,and a gentle herbal smack of hops round out the palate.Its sociable but a bit underwhelming.
Aug 22, 2010Reviewed by bump8628 from Oklahoma
3.3/5 rDev -9.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.3/5 rDev -9.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Slightly hazed and honeyed gold with a nice cap of white suds.
Fairly fruity with bits of melon, flowers, and citrus. Some biscuity malt lends a honey-like sweetness that is balanced by a decent dose of bitterness.
Certainly not bad. I'd like to try it on cask, but as is it's my least favorite of the Cotleigh range.
Aug 22, 2010Fairly fruity with bits of melon, flowers, and citrus. Some biscuity malt lends a honey-like sweetness that is balanced by a decent dose of bitterness.
Certainly not bad. I'd like to try it on cask, but as is it's my least favorite of the Cotleigh range.
Golden Seahawk from Nuttycombe Brewery
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
26 ratings
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