Beer?

[Flying_Monkey]

Had a bottle or two of the US-Belgian collaborative Green Flash / St-Feuillien Friendship Brew, a 6.5% black saison, which I found in a small corner store here in Tokyo. Green Flash were responsible for the ridiculous Ruination IPA I had a few weeks back that caused me to go off on a rant about American IPAs, but this one shows that they can do things with a far more varied palate (perhaps particularly if they have some help ). It's actually quite a complex beer that has something of an Irish dry stout about it, but with all kinds of herby, spicey undertones and even a bit of dark fruit in there. Quite nice, if not actually world-beating, and worth a look.

 

[ufkacbln]

I love Wincle!-used to have their stuff on tap when I worked at Hartington Hall

Does drinking too much Winkle have an effect on one's winkle?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Had a bottle or two of the US-Belgian collaborative Green Flash / St-Feuillien Friendship Brew, a 6.5% black saison, which I found in a small corner store here in Tokyo. Green Flash were responsible for the ridiculous Ruination IPA I had a few weeks back that caused me to go off on a rant about American IPAs, but this one shows that they can do things with a far more varied palate (perhaps particularly if they have some help ). It's actually quite a complex beer that has something of an Irish dry stout about it, but with all kinds of herby, spicey undertones and even a bit of dark fruit in there. Quite nice, if not actually world-beating, and worth a look.

I've seen it here in the UK, £6 a pop mind, might give it go on a recommendation now though.

 

[User169]

Had a bottle or two of the US-Belgian collaborative Green Flash / St-Feuillien Friendship Brew, a 6.5% black saison, which I found in a small corner store here in Tokyo. Green Flash were responsible for the ridiculous Ruination IPA I had a few weeks back that caused me to go off on a rant about American IPAs, but this one shows that they can do things with a far more varied palate (perhaps particularly if they have some help ). It's actually quite a complex beer that has something of an Irish dry stout about it, but with all kinds of herby, spicey undertones and even a bit of dark fruit in there. Quite nice, if not actually world-beating, and worth a look.

Oh, I like that one, even if a black saison is a bit counterintuitive. My local beershop had it in quite a bit last year and they were selling it temptingly cheaply.

Ruination IPA is from Stone, btw!

 

[wait4me]

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One of my favourites & on special in Sainsburys £2-50 for a 750ml bottle !

I was introduced to this by a Belgian fellow caravaner while in France...can't face all that other so called Belgium lager now. Drinking Leffe is a proper stella moment.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Hey @Delftse Post seen this exciting tome?

 

[User169]

Hey @Delftse Post seen this exciting tome?

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Where does one find this magical opus??!!

 

[User169]

I've cooked dinner. I've watched Vos kill it in the WK. So, time for a swifty...

Hoppy Feet 1,5., a 10% double black IPA (FFS!) from Clown Shoes.

It's twice dry hopped, but lots of malt flavour too. Bring on the night sweats!!

 

[rich p]

Y

I've cooked dinner. I've watched Vos kill it in the WK. So, time for a swifty...
. Bring on the night sweats!!

You'll stop laughing when I wake up deader than ColinJ

 

[User169]

Y

You'll stop laughing when I wake up deader than ColinJ

If Colin J is your reference, youll be right for decades!!

 

[rich p]

If Colin J is your reference, youll be right for decades!!

Did he pull through?
I am now indulging in Vedett's older brother - the much more worthy Duvel - whilst watching the rugger. What an odd game that is!

 

[Crackle]

Had some left from before Xmas

Average, along with the English rugby team.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Where does one find this magical opus??!!

It was in a charridy shop, doubt if they'll ever shift the ****er, do you want it?

 

[Maverick Goose]

Does drinking too much Winkle have an effect on one's winkle?

Never!

 

[Blue]

Just tried a yankee beer, Buddy's bourbon flavoured beer with a hint of honey. I don't mind honey beers so thought it may be interesting, but no - can't taste the beer for the honey. Glad I only had one bottle!