Pedigree - Marston, Thompson & Evershed, Plc.

Zimbo

United Kingdom (Scotland)

3.25/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Having a vivid memory of this in its prime when Pedigree was brewed by an independent Martons, I've long avoided reviewing this easy to find beer. But as Rod Stewart once said, tonight's the night.

Initially quite encouraging as it gives an effortless big glossy white head on top of an attractive clear copper crown. The overly domination of maltiness is there from begininng to end with some fleeting moments of faint apple fruit but the trademark nuttiness and cox's apple is really no where to be seen. Just lots of crystaline malt and thickness which ends on a bit of a cutting note at the end and down the throat.

Lacks identity, development and the all important doting care from the brewery. Very much a case now of stack'em high, sell'em cheap and keep the cookie cutter rolling.

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2012 07:32:00 | More by Zimbo

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

4/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Bronze; clear body; medium, long-lasting head

Aroma: Malty; hoppy; slight spice

Taste: Juicy malty; slight hop bitterness; slightly salty; crisp; refreshing

Remarks: Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; so please disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 21:58:54 | More by IchLiebeBier

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

06-15-2013 20:31:07 | More by TheBeeraholic

Robert-Simmonds

United Kingdom (England)

4.25/5  rDev +17.4%

06-12-2013 21:41:49 | More by Robert-Simmonds

soju6

Missouri

3.53/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a nice clear amber color with a small creamy head that fades to some lacing.

S: Aroma of roasted malt, some fruit and nut in the background.

T: Taste of roasted malt, some nut and a bit of fruit. Mild bitterness and a dry finish.

F: Medium body smooth and creamy. has a nice character even though it is not very robust.

O: Easy drinker for the style. Hard to beat a classic pale ale.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 04:12:08 | More by soju6

Rosquin

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +17.4%

05-27-2013 15:14:52 | More by Rosquin

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

05-22-2013 15:58:52 | More by InspectorBob

pin

Australia

3/5  rDev -17.1%

05-21-2013 23:15:09 | More by pin

mick303

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

05-11-2013 14:16:56 | More by mick303

innominat

Ireland

3/5  rDev -17.1%

04-16-2013 19:35:16 | More by innominat

tonton

Hong Kong

4/5  rDev +10.5%

03-25-2013 15:16:18 | More by tonton

GreyGhost4

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

03-08-2013 03:53:18 | More by GreyGhost4

leinie13

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%

03-08-2013 03:52:58 | More by leinie13

drewman_capote

France

4/5  rDev +10.5%

02-16-2013 12:14:13 | More by drewman_capote

jucifer1818

Florida

3.39/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

A: cloudy, straw color, with a bubbley head
4/5

s: pungent earthy hoppy aroma, with some sweet malty backdrop
3.75/5

t: a bit grainy and prickley from some sourness
3.25/5

B: odd, with a sour and pungent body
3.25/5

O: a odd beer, with some sour notes and punget aromas. if thats your thing, have at it, tho I give this beer a pass
but its not offensive
3.25/5

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2013 01:49:16 | More by jucifer1818

FLima

Brazil

3.48/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Amber color with a good head with good retention.
Aroma of malt and earthy hops with notes of green apples.
Balanced flavor of sweet English slightly toasted malts with earthy hops. Spicy feeling and hints of caramels, tea and minerals. Long lasting dry and bitter aftertaste.
Light body with low carbonation.
Classic English Pale Ale with a nice bitterness.

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2013 15:06:57 | More by FLima

MUSHROOMCLOUD

Texas

3.86/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Orange-amber...hazy. 1/4" off white head falls to a cap quickly. Powdery lace coats the glass.

Herbal with caramelly malts and a sour whiff (?). Alittle understated especially with the flavor that follows.

The herbal almost tea-leaf like flavor dominates at first with some nice, sweet malts balancing and a little spiciness midway to the end. Tangy. Excellent dry finish and lingering flavor.

Lower carbonation with a creamy, full mouthfeel.

Very good overall....definite session beer with some huntsman cheese.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 23:25:49 | More by MUSHROOMCLOUD

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

01-18-2013 09:25:06 | More by tbeckett

BILF

Israel

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

01-14-2013 19:09:03 | More by BILF

ThinkAgain

Ontario (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev -24%

12-28-2012 04:20:33 | More by ThinkAgain

Bellonc

Spain

3/5  rDev -17.1%

12-24-2012 09:05:54 | More by Bellonc

4000qtrap

Missouri

4.65/5  rDev +28.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Source/Serving: bottle, fresh

S: Mossy, herbal and green apple. Iced tea and plastery (gypsum). Light toast and lilies.

T: A nice balanced brew. Floral, herbal hops up front riding over a solid backbone of bright heirloom malts, which are quite intense for a 4.5% brew. Crisp and dry with light toffee fruitiness. The middle is biscuit, pie crust, apple with tea-like maltiness which is surrounded by an intense plaster mineral quality. Moderate slick nuttiness. Body is fuller than expected for the low gravity and satisfying. High carbonation from the bottle, but its still soft and I like it. Hits on all notes, sweet, dry, mineral and bitter (herbal) and is nicely balanced. Light sulfur. Finish is earthy sulfur, plaster, wild herb, tea, with light orange.

Notes: An outstanding, complex English session ale.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2012 22:36:22 | More by 4000qtrap

sneaks2210

New York

2.5/5  rDev -30.9%

11-17-2012 16:37:48 | More by sneaks2210

cfalovo97

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -17.1%

11-15-2012 02:09:59 | More by cfalovo97

deldad

4.25/5  rDev +17.4%

10-30-2012 00:21:54 | More by deldad