Beer?

[User169]

Imagine a really good tripel. And then imagine something twice as good as that. Rich and comforting. Luscious bitter marmalade laced with ripe damsons and hints of vanilla, presumably from the ageing in port barrels.

And far too easy-drinking for a 10% beer. The alcohol is warming but not "hot" like it can be in some strong beers. Outstanding.

Guess what the local has just put on tap- Tjeeses Reserva Bourbon Barrel Aged. Tasty, but hellish expensive and you only get 150cl.

 

[Maverick Goose]

Other than extract of fishy swim bladder, I think I'd draw the line at animal extract in a brew. Sounds vile.

Just working my way through a Jaipur from Thornbridge. What a great beer it is: superb balance, but still delivers some hoppy bite. The best UK modern-style IPA I know.

One of my favourites as well [also loved the White Swan]....lots of good breweries in and around the Peak District to be sure

 

[Paulus]

I was over in Belgium last year to ride the the tour of Flanders sportive and watch the professionals the following day. Once the professionals had gone by we retired to a local bar to watch the race on the telly. we ended up drinking this for most of the afternoon. I did't know quite how strong it was,6.5%, but it was delicious.

 

[User169]

I was over in Belgium last year to ride the the tour of Flanders sportive and watch the professionals the following day. Once the professionals had gone by we retired to a local bar to watch the race on the telly. we ended up drinking this for most of the afternoon. I did't know quite how strong it was,6.5%, but it was delicious.

You'll also have ridden past the front door of the Liefmans brewery, just outside Oudenaarde. If you're ever down that way again, give Liefmans Goudenband
a try.

 

[rich p]

Never had this amber ale before but I gave it a 'like' - really nice flavour and available at your local Sainos

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Never had this amber ale before but I gave it a 'like' - really nice flavour and available at your local Sainos

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They do a lovely beer called Mad Goose, don't know if it's related to the maverick goose but it's superb.

 

[Maverick Goose]

Loving Red Ember from the Hopback Brewery in Salisbury.....a fine amber ale

 

[User169]

Edmundo paid 5 Points a visit today...

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Edmundo paid 5 Points a visit today...

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Beer, you know that drink you can get in pubs, you know pubs, those houses that sell drinks and people go and sit in them and stuff.

 

[User169]

Looks like they loosened him up after a few..

 

[User169]

Beer, you know that drink you can get in pubs, you know pubs, those houses that sell drinks and people go and sit in them and stuff.

"What's it called again? Beer you say. Jolly nice. Do Berry Bros stock it?"

Mind you, Cameron would probably have pitched up with his kids and left them behind.

 

[User169]

"Feathered Friend".

A collaboration brew from two of the better new Dutch brewers: Het Uiltje from Haarlem and Kompaan from The Hague.

A hoppy, smoky porter: to be honest both of them make better beers on their own. Not at all bad though.

 

[Maverick Goose]

Time to 'fly by night' to get some

 

[User169]

Ended up sampling a little more than I'd intended last night with one of the beer chums. Tried to keep cool when I got the bill, but 30c for mayo - robbers!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

First beer for 3 weeks - Bitter and Twisted, bloody lovely!