Mrs M and I stopped at the Beer Emporium on the way back from Sandbach markets. We had;
Ballast Porter (Stonehouse Brewery, 4.4%)
It's perishing out, so we felt the need of something robust while we warmed up. This fit the bill nicely - it's brewed with vanilla and coffee - the former makes its presence felt fairly strongly, giving the beer a milk stout-y creamy sort of a taste, while the coffee is fairly subtle, tucked away in the smoky taste of the porter. Really very good. Whilst at the markets, I bought three beers brewed by Merlin, in Arclid, a local microbrewer whose stout (Castle Black) is really good. Those will be going into the beer randomiser for future consumption.
Mrs M says: "Very Nice".
It's also Day One of The Mrs M Homemade Beer Advent Calendar.
What will be in bottle number one?
Oracle (Salopian, 4.0%)
It's a strong start, with the delicious Oracle opening proceedings. Whilst I slightly prefer the old livery, this
previously reviewed beer is a great favourite of mine, with bags of peach flavour at first, and a delicious grapefruity finish. Perfect for our Indian takeaway tonight.
Mrs M says: "Very nice."