Beer?
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John the Monkey
Frivolous Cyclist
- Location
- Crewe
Mrs M was in Marks' and noticed that they'd reduced their more unusual beers, so we have this;
M&S Orange Barley Beer
Well, I'm used to describing beers as citrussy, and here, I'm doing so in possibly the most literal sense I ever have. Strongly Orange-y, with a little warmth, I assume, from the base beer. Initially sweet, with a nice orangey bitterness from the seville coming through strongly into the taste and aftertaste. It's an odd one - I'm not much of a fan of fruit beer, so I'm probably not the best person to discuss this; given the choice, I'd probably opt for something more conventional, but of its type, this is nice. The flavour is there very strongly, but it's not overly sweet or simplistic, which can be easy pitfalls for fruit beers. Worth a try, I reckon, for those of tediously conventional taste like me - if you like fruit beers, definitely pick some up.
Mrs M says: "Very nice."
M&S Orange Barley Beer
Well, I'm used to describing beers as citrussy, and here, I'm doing so in possibly the most literal sense I ever have. Strongly Orange-y, with a little warmth, I assume, from the base beer. Initially sweet, with a nice orangey bitterness from the seville coming through strongly into the taste and aftertaste. It's an odd one - I'm not much of a fan of fruit beer, so I'm probably not the best person to discuss this; given the choice, I'd probably opt for something more conventional, but of its type, this is nice. The flavour is there very strongly, but it's not overly sweet or simplistic, which can be easy pitfalls for fruit beers. Worth a try, I reckon, for those of tediously conventional taste like me - if you like fruit beers, definitely pick some up.
Mrs M says: "Very nice."
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
- Location
- ...on the slake
A Duv to kick off the eve, got a Goose Island to try afterwards.
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User169
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Best. Glass. Ever!
The tripel hop 2015 has just been released, but I haven't managed to track down a bottle yet.
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
- Location
- ...on the slake
I'll be terribly upset when Mrs McG invariably smashes it. I did email my usual online beer supplier regarding the Duvel and he assured me he'll be taking stock of trip-hop. I'm giddy with excitement!
Pro Tour Punditry
Guru
My first Duvel ever, and the first pic with my new camera. I am mightily impressed by the Duvel (and the camera), no idea why I have not tried it before tbh. I also have high hopes for the I&G lager, and Broughton usually make decent beer so 6.2% IPA sounded worth a punt.
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User169
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And it's in!
First impressions - less hop driven than previous editions and more yeast flavour. 9.5%, so pretty heavy and you feel it!
First impressions - less hop driven than previous editions and more yeast flavour. 9.5%, so pretty heavy and you feel it!
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User169
Guest
I quite like that one!
Origamist
Legendary Member
Me too. One bottle at a time though....
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User169
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Met a Chinese PhD student last week and he dropped off a couple of his homebrews today. A porter and a special ale dry-hopped with white chrysanthemum. Tasting notes to come!
