Beer?

[SheilaH]

I'm intrigued by the ''not quite pale ale'' one, as I was by the ''far out IPA'' I had last night. View attachment 573601
In the event, it was a rather fine New England IPA that had had a second hopping.

Northern Monk and Vocation are producing some stunning unfined DIPAs, aren't they

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Northern Wave and Vocation are producing some stunning unfined DIPAs, aren't they

I actually don't remember any Northern Monk collaborations with Vocation, if that's what you meant. But I've had a couple of good Vocation beers (not that I know them very well) and I may have had one of the collaborations if they've released it as part of the Northern Monk Patrons project. Monk do like their DIPAs though. They're often so intense on the palate that I need to have something lighter on the palate in between.

 

[SheilaH]

Sorry, I meant individually, rather than collaboratively.

I first tasted a DIPA about 4 years ago at the Cloud Water taproom. Absolutely stunning. Really pleased that other more accessible brewers are stepping up to the plate.

 

[Fergs]

Popped into the nano supermarket for some bits to replenish the fridge and found this on a 3-for-a-fiver deal. I can’t see the two siblings surviving long.

 

[Poacher]

Following on from a previous post, where I had to admit to an unwarranted criticism of my aged employee, this one is thoroughly justified.
During another self-induced illness absence of old Scrotum, I had cause to make a second excursion into le chateau du braconnier's extensive underground network and discovered another interesting cache, presumably hidden and the forgotten by the wrinkled retainer.
He was taken into employment by my grandfather in gratitude for dragging him unconscious from a blazing brothel during the Normandy offensive, and until now I've been loath to dismiss him, but I shall have to reconsider this in view of this latest revelation.
Dammit, the most recent bottle dates from 2002, and the oldest is from 1973! The Thomas Hardy ales, whatever they are, would be celebrating their 42nd birthday this year. Needless to say, I'll have to pour them away, but I'll await Scrotum's return and pour them over his prone, whimpering torso before I show him the door.

 

[figbat]

This is described as a “table beer” and wears its 2.7% abv without shame. It’s actually a decent enough, mildly hoppy, fresh beer.

 

[Adam4868]

Following on from a previous post, where I had to admit to an unwarranted criticism of my aged employee, this one is thoroughly justified.
During another self-induced illness absence of old Scrotum, I had cause to make a second excursion into le chateau du braconnier's extensive underground network and discovered another interesting cache, presumably hidden and the forgotten by the wrinkled retainer.
He was taken into employment by my grandfather in gratitude for dragging him unconscious from a blazing brothel during the Normandy offensive, and until now I've been loath to dismiss him, but I shall have to reconsider this in view of this latest revelation.
Dammit, the most recent bottle dates from 2002, and the oldest is from 1973! The Thomas Hardy ales, whatever they are, would be celebrating their 42nd birthday this year. Needless to say, I'll have to pour them away, but I'll await Scrotum's return and pour them over his prone, whimpering torso before I show him the door.
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Love the look of the Hardy's ale 😍

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Northern Monk and Vocation are producing some stunning unfined DIPAs, aren't they

This Northern Monk DDH IPA made me think of your post. "For your eyes only" it's called.

 

[Spartak]

One of Lidl's finest....

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I was skyping when I opened this one so no picture of the glass but this was an excellent Gose from North Brewing. Fruity with just a touch of tartness.

I've just unautocorrected Code for the original Gose.

 

[albal]

Proper lively this from Bidasoa, just over the border. Slightly too bitter for my taste. Get more of this in I said to the shopkeeper. Key Working in Spain.

 

[Fergs]

tonight I’m drinking this little beauty. My enjoyment will be accentuated by the fact that Fergs jnr has been exhibiting a range of challenging behaviour this evening, so sitting down with a beer is bliss

 

[Accy cyclist]

I discovered this one this aft',in Blackburn Morrisons. They don't have it in my local (Great Harwood) Morrisons. Being a McEwans Champion fan i'm looking forward to it and hoping to taste the whisky in it!🍻

 

[Adam4868]

Went to Lidl on the way home from work...quite nice.

 

[Gunk]

This is described as a “table beer” and wears its 2.7% abv without shame. It’s actually a decent enough, mildly hoppy, fresh beer.

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I had one earlier, as you say a decent beer.