18/07/2024
🧭Where: Black Cactus BBQ Brewery
🗓️When: May 2024
🏅Rating: 6.75
🍔 Name: The OG Player
🤑Pricepoint: £14
⚡️The buzz:
* Black Cactus BBQ serves up smoked and aged meats, but are their burgers a bullseye or a miss? Here’s the lowdown:
📰The reviews:
* Opinions are split as usual. We loved the smoky, anti-smash approach but didn’t go for the patty texture, which was similar to a meat substitute.
👍🏻 Highlights:
* Smoked & Savory: The burger had a smoky flavor and aged patty cooked medium-rare.
* Fries on Fire (Maybe): Classic fries were generally well-received, while the loaded fries had mixed reviews.
* Brewery Bonus: Black Cactus BBQ’s residency at Exhale Brewery offers a great starting point for a brewery crawl.
👎🏻 Room for improvement:
* Mushy Mishap: We disliked the patty’s texture, finding it mushy and lacking in crunch.
* Bun Blues: While visually appealing, the buns weren’t always as fresh or soft as expected.
* Missing the Magic?: Although flavorful, the burger didn’t quite hit the mark for memorability for some.
🍔Final word:
* Black Cactus BBQ offers a unique burger experience with a well-flavored, aged patty. However, the mushy texture might not be for everyone. If you’re looking for a smoky, flavorful burger and enjoy bold flavors, give Black Cactus a try, but be prepared for a potentially messy experience. Consider ordering the regular fries and putting the slaw on hold.
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