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“added pink grapefruit to our… imperial IPA… Galaxy, Ella, Chinoook, Nelson Sauvin and Bramling Cross hops”

Strong fruity smell (grapefruit, but also passion fruit, maybe?). Contains barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 7.4% alcohol.

“Teaming up with our pals at Double Barrelled… big fruit aromas… plum and blackcurrant… floral English hops… light toastiness and caramel”

Fruity and slightly roasted. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 6.5% alcohol.

“evolution of our Cocoa Wonderland… with the addition of coconut… espresso and hazelnut”

I don't know about hazelnut or cocoa, but it certainly has roasted and coco flavours. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 5.5% alcohol.

“Italian chestnut honey… American oak barrels which previously aged bourbon… three months… sweet vanilla and woodiness… coffee, dried fruits and subtle peatiness”

Very strong and very sweet with a very strong vanilla and a bit of roasted aromas. Contains barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 12.0% alcohol.

mate-date: 20220619T1226

“addition of vanilla… coffee and chocolate characters… raspberry… hints of liquorice and hazelnut… Goldings hops”

Very sweet with a strong vanilla flavour and something roasted. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 5.0% alcohol.

“all British ingredients… East Kent Goldings hops… citrus aroma… malty sweetness”

Just another ale. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 4.3% alcohol.

‘sweet milk chocolate and roasted coffee bitterness’

Very sweet, very chocolatey, I didn't notice the coffee or the bitterness. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 6.8% alcohol.

“Black forest gâteau in a can… cherry and chocolate… ligthly roasted coffee… Brambling Cross hops”

Sweet, quite roasted flavours, maybe chocolate, but I could not find cherries in it. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 8.0% alcohol.

“Sour red ale aged in red Burgundy barrels with raspberries. 2018 vintage ale… acidity… fruit flavour… spicy red fruits and vinous oak”

Indeed sour, red wine flavours and indeed raspberry aroma. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 7% alcohol.

“classic and experimental american hops (Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic, Centennial, HBC 522)… lemon peel, tropical fruit (mango)… grassiness… resinous… stone fruit and lychee”

Very fruity and strong, maybe a bit too sweet. Contains malted barley, wheat. Made in collaboration with Basqueland Brewing.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 4.5% alcohol.

“sweet orange and light pine… biscuit and burnt caramel”

Maybe a hint of orange, and some bitterness. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 6.2% alcohol.

“Thornbridge Barrel Room Series - Vintage 2018… Sour red ale aged in red Burgundy barrels with cherries… blend of one, two and three year-old beer… acidity… fruit flavour… organic Morello cherries, cultures of Brettanomyces, Pediococcus and Lactobacillus… notes of sour cherry, red berries and oak.”

Very sour, reminds me of red wine and indeed cherries. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 7% alcohol.

“piney hop aromas… Nelson Sauvin, Sorachi Ace, Centennial, Ella hops… malty, lemon… light citrus, coffee”

Quite sweet, and indeed piney. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 6.6% alcohol.

“Chinook, Centennial, Ahtanum, Simcoe, Columbus, Cascade hops… Grapefruit, resinous, citrus”

Very sweet and quite bitter, smells and tastes of exotic fruits. Contains malted barley, wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 10.0% alcohol.

“stone fruit and red berries… citrusy lemon”

Just another ale, quite good.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 5.0% alcohol.

“Nelson Sauvin hop… passion fruit, gooseberry and mango aromas”

A bit sweet and slightly bitter, very fruity. Quite good.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 5.2% alcohol.

“strong citrus… hops: Citra”

Strong citrus (grapefruit?) taste. Contains barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 5.2% alcohol.

“citrus aroma… zesty nose… satsuma peel… Hops: First Gold, Mandarina Bavaria, Cascade”

Tastes clearly of orange/mandarine, not quite satsuma imho. Contains barley malt.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 4.5% alcohol.

Citrusy, nice but otherwise just another ale. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 5.9% alcohol.

“tropical fruit aroma, pineapple, tangerine, guava and passion fruit… honeyd malt”

Very flowery and fruity. Contains malted barley, wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 4.5% alcohol.

“citrus and pine aromas…roasted hazelnut, toffee and caramel malt”

I don't know about citrus and pine, I found it rather flowery. Anyway, a very nice ale. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 4.5% alcohol.

“aromas and tastes of light bitter lemon, hints of subtle herb spiciness and a long hoppy finish”

Very strong first whiff of flowers (kind of honeysuckle?), quite bitter but very nice nonetheless. Contains malted barley and wheat.

Thornbridge brewery, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England. 3.5% alcohol.