Beer?

[rich p]

M&S Mosaic - I oughta slow down really

 

[User169]

Carbohydrate loading progressing well - another bottle of the barrel aged stuff from Schneider.

This is the best thing I've tasted in 2015 by a huge distance. Tart and sour, loads of red wine and some vanilla, wood and tannin.

A triumph!

@rich p 's son would love this!

 

[rich p]

Carbohydrate loading progressing well - another bottle of the barrel aged stuff from Schneider.

This is the best thing I've tasted in 2015 by a huge distance. Tart and sour, loads of red wine and some vanilla, wood and tannin.

A triumph!

@rich p 's son would love this!

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Wowzer, that's his birthday pressie sorted if I can source it!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Do you mind if I join you ?

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I've got a few of those lurking at the back of the beer cupboard. Just checked, they're 2008 so another 3 years and they'll be coming into their own.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Carbohydrate loading progressing well - another bottle of the barrel aged stuff from Schneider.

This is the best thing I've tasted in 2015 by a huge distance. Tart and sour, loads of red wine and some vanilla, wood and tannin.

A triumph!

That sounds revolting.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Sorry I couldn't wait that long

You can drink other stuff while you're waiting.

 

[rich p]

I've got a few of those lurking at the back of the beer cupboard. Just checked, they're 2008 so another 3 years and they'll be coming into their own.

Are you kidding? I'll be up your way before then

 

[John the Monkey]

First visit to the Beer Emporium in which we've been able to stop for a drink in a while. If you're ever in Sandbach, I heartily recommend this - four beers on tap, generally at £2.50 - £3 pint, and a world of interesting beers from Cheshire, the UK, and around the world to peruse as well.

Mrs M had an Oakham "Dolphin Dance" (3.7% abv). A really tasty, citrussy beer on the grapefruit side of the hop spectrum. Big flavour in that 3.7% abv.

I had a Cheshire Brewhouse "Engine Vein" (4.2% abv), a fairly traditional best bitter, but a very nice one, with an intriguing floral tone to the hops in the finish.

Mrs M thought both were nice, but preferred the "Dolphin Dance" of the two. We both agreed that it would be a good idea to live within walking distance of this shop.

 

[Crackle]

Finished the Punk so I'm onto a fruity Friday night Flying Dog Winter Ale - 7.4%
A beautifully balanced malty ale - bloody lovely

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My 'tasting notes' said I thought that was a bit liquorice for me but hey you think Jamie Oliver's a good cook and aubergines taste nice, so what do I know.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Are you kidding? I'll be up your way before then

I'll let you have a go on me Thomas Hardy's if you make it this far.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

First visit to the Beer Emporium where we've been able to stop for a drink in a while.

Mrs M had an Oakham "Dolphin Dance" (3.7% abv). A really tasty, citrussy beer on the grapefruit side of the hop spectrum. Big flavour in that 3.7% abv.

I had a Cheshire Brewhouse "Engine Vein" (4.2% abv), a fairly traditional best bitter, but a very nice one, with an intriguing floral tone to the hops in the finish.

Mrs M thought both were nice, but preferred the "Dolphin Dance" of the two.

Excellent looking shop!

 

[rich p]

what do I know

Fark all.
Next question

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Swift half of Otter Brewery bitter, a 3.6% beer, very similar to Hooky Best with a good all round hoppiness and bitter finish, they did have HNB Best on too, wonder if they mixed the barrel. Still, very nice either way.

Cute glass

 

[User169]

DT's new IPA, "Argentum". Seems to be just a hoppy version of DT - not really an IPA. OK, but prefer the original.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Shopping bag fell off the table, bottle of beer smashed all over the floor, luckily despite other bottles being in the bag only one broke, even more lucky was that it was one of Mrs McGinty's beers.