Beer?

[threebikesmcginty]

Love the 'fairly punchy at 12%'!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

That Harveys Imperial Double Stout is a little too in-your-face for me. I'll be interested in what 3BM makes of it.

p.s. I know beer is supposed to go in yer face

It is very 'in yer face', like being dragged off by the Bolsheviks! Very dark, rich and thick*. The aroma is very alcoholly, in fact all alcohol, the taste is pretty good though, slight alcohol taste but generally quite sweet with a bitter finish, pretty complex which is my way of saying I can't describe it! Good stuff.

*yup!

 

[srw]

Talking of posh snakebite...

I saw the bit that said "porter", not the bit that said " cider".

 

[User169]

Kabert - a blend of De Struise' Black Albert and Portsmouth Brewings' Kate RIS.

Not bad, but surprisingly highly carbed for a barrel-aged beer and quite a bit of lively port from the barrel aging.

Prolly worth sticking a couple aside for a bit longer.

A modest 11.5% btw.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Talking of posh snakebite...

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I saw the bit that said "porter", not the bit that said " cider".

London Velvet. Cider and Porter, a sh1te version of black velvet?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I am extensively testing Fuller's London Porter as a post-exercise recovery drink.

On the recommendation of someone who coaches elite athletes!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Anyone tried Batemans Mocha and Chocolate?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Anyone tried Batemans Mocha and Chocolate?

No. I noticed Sam Smiths do a choccy stout now, wondered if it might be any good as their oatmeal is so nice. Might get the missus to road test it, mind you she doesn't mind beer with fruit in it... *shudder*

 

[ceepeebee]

The bateman's is........ Not so good......

Here's how the beer we brewed poured (it's official name is cärsmøl brown porter and is still a bit young and under-developed, but shows a lot of promise)

 

[User169]

No. I noticed Sam Smiths do a choccy stout now, wondered if it might be any good as their oatmeal is so nice. Might get the missus to road test it, mind you she doesn't mind beer with fruit in it... *shudder*

A bit on the sweet side for me. I couldn't get through a whole bottle.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

No. I noticed Sam Smiths do a choccy stout now, wondered if it might be any good as their oatmeal is so nice. Might get the missus to road test it, mind you she doesn't mind beer with fruit in it... *shudder*

I fear it is a universal trait in missuses

 

[User169]

Might get the missus to road test it, mind you she doesn't mind beer with fruit in it... *shudder*

Check Cantillon's Fou' Foune: super sour apricot beer. Lovely!

 

[Monsieur Remings]

I had one of these tonight and was more than pleasantly surprised. The normal Hobgoblin doesn't do much for me...this on the other hand was a very very nice hop punch!

 

[rich p]

We've moved our Tuesday night beer-up to a new night (!) and a new pub. The Long Man is its name.
They have a decent selection but this was tonight's 4 pinter...

http://www.skinnersbrewery.com/beers.php?id=1&t=ft_ales&details=#details
A pretty decent session ale - no complaints, which is so unlike me.

 

[rich p]

Tonight's the cheese and beer tasting that I mentioned a while back. I'm starting to salivate!


Thursday 23rd October
Cheese and wine is fine, but cheese and beer is better!
Join the Quaff Fiveways team and Brighton-based food journalist and cheese writer Patrick McGuigan for a night of fermented frolics on Thursday 23 October. We'll be pairing some of the shop's best craft beers with a range of British and Continental cheeses as we explore a world beyond Port and Stilton.
The informal tasting will see a range of different beer styles from Quaff's extensive range of traditional and modern craft ales matched with artisan cheeses from farmhouse and new wave cheesemakers. Expect short talks about the people behind the products, serving tips and why ale and curds are the ultimate match.
Tickets cost £15 and will include at least five cheeses and five beers.
Starts at 8pm on Thursday 23 October,