Philip C. is drinking an Admiral by Irving & Co Brewers at The Prince Arthur (Wetherspoon)
Dry with lots of dark malts. Manages a reasonable mouthfeel even at this strength
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Philip C. is drinking an Iron Duke by Irving & Co Brewers at The Prince Arthur (Wetherspoon)
Full-bodied IPA with lots of herby and resinous hops
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Philip C. is drinking a Wee Malc's 80/- by Irving & Co Brewers at The Prince Arthur (Wetherspoon)
A very competent 80 bob, rich but fairly dry, some astringency but a bit more hop than you expect from the style
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Philip C. is drinking a Winter Star by Twickenham Fine Ales at The Tilly Shilling (Wetherspoon)
Chocolatey and fruity, some sweetness balanced by some dark malt bitterness. Would be better with a bit more body, have never been keen on old ales at this sort of strength
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A traditional, rich, dry, leathery stout. Not sure it wasn't past its best so downgraded slightly