Beer?

[smutchin]

It's nearly 1.30am. I'm in the kitchen sipping a Bengal Lancer, the boy is in the bathroom emptying some Becks and/or Fosters from his system. That'll learn him.

I've told him he's not going to bed until he's sobered up a bit. God knows how much of that shite he's had but he does look a bit peaky. Next time he goes to a friend's party I shall insist he only drinks proper beer. I'm sure I had better taste in booze when I was not-quite-17.

Kids these days, eh?

 

[srw]

My evening was rounded off with vicarage drinks - fridge-cold Old Speckled Hen from a can. Suffolk loses hands down compared with the local counties - I'm sure the Hen was much better when it was brewed in Abingdon.

 

[John the Monkey]

A futile ploy to stop me eating a whole family pack without getting some exercise walking out to the kitchen

This too is my secret shame.

Or one of them, anyroad.

 

[jongooligan]

Went for a ride this morning and did some gardening this afternoon so built up a useful thirst.
First up, Brew Dog Punk IPA - boy says something about "citrus hop flavour" but when I look up I see he is reading the label so he's cheating but it goes down well.
Second up, Pure Ubu, premium amber ale - boy says, "meh" and I have to agree. Maybe it doesn't stand up well against the IPA but I find it inoffensive to the point of blandness.
Third up, Afligem Blonde - boy looks thoughtful for a moment and says, "can you taste bananas dad?" and I can. I'm impressed, not only with the beer but also with the lad.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Went for a ride this morning and did some gardening this afternoon so built up a useful thirst.
First up, Brew Dog Punk IPA - boy says something about "citrus hop flavour" but when I look up I see he is reading the label so he's cheating but it goes down well.
Second up, Pure Ubu, premium amber ale - boy says, "meh" and I have to agree. Maybe it doesn't stand up well against the IPA but I find it inoffensive to the point of blandness.
Third up, Afligem Blonde - boy looks thoughtful for a moment and says, "can you taste bananas dad?" and I can. I'm impressed, not only with the beer but also with the lad.

Purity's Mad Goose is worth a try, I think it's excellent, way better than Ubu.

 

[John the Monkey]

Marston's "New World" IPA (4% abv)

A trip out yesterday, to a "refurbished" old haunt. Sadly, their hand pumps, and well kept local brews seem to have been ditched in favour of taps & keg. (A range from Marstons, and then Guinness, Fosters, Peroni).

The IPA looked like the best bet, so Mrs M and I had that. Some nice hop taste at first, and throughout, bitter and fresh, but not really developing into anything - in fact, the taste loses that hop edge, and becomes a bit watery and chemically, I think, after the initial burst. It's worth looking at other reviews, because people who've drunk this on cask, or in bottles seem to like it more. Anyroad, I thought it was ok, but I'd not one I'd seek out again on this showing.

Mrs M was disgusted at the cost of it (nearly a fiver for a pint and a half), and the lack of stuff from the local brewery. She thought the beer was "Alright".

 

[jongooligan]

A bit of internet searching has led me to Rehills in the Toon. It's only 100m off my commute so I called in this afternoon for a bit of a browse and armed with a few tips from here, came away with these.

Tried the Wild Goose Chase after mowing the lawn and working up a thirst. Boy says, "Hell no!" with a grimace. I say it's unusually fresh and sour but a bit like a garden pond that's been left too long. Glad I've tried it but can't imagine buying more.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

In Delphe Post's absence I have gone to great lengths to help you all with some beer/glass correctness.
I have a collection of "many, probably way too many" pics of beers consumed from proper glasses this past weekend in Gent but I need to search through them to get rid of the out-of-focus ones, but I'll give you this evening's offerings, served in proper glass (even tho it looks like Cancellara has a pea-sized head). I'll have to make sure that I only ever drink Trappistes Rochefort beer from now on just to be correct.

Apologies for the lack of crisps in the pic.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

There is a risk that my posting of pics may become dull, it may have even reached that point already; please feel free to inform when I need to tip some savoury snacks into a bowl as an interlude. The first beer of the weekend, consumed in Dulle Griet in Vridjdamarkt which was about 2 minutes walk from the hotel.

It was "very good"

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Duchesse de Bourgogne - crazy taste. Like a sweet red wine that has gone a bit past its best but in beer form. I got 2 bottles in the "2 for 1" happy hour at the hotel (the barman opened an hour early for us so we had a "happy 2 hours"), and tbh one would have done me.

 

[jongooligan]

My last post was about the beers I'd got from Rehills after picking up some tips from here.
Expected a lot of the Nogne Pale Ale and Marble Dobber and wasn't disappointed, although I was surprised at the soupiness of the Nogne.
The revelation for me was Buxton Brewery Saison. It was light, fruity and aromatic but zesty is the word that best describes it. Perfect for a hot summer day or something to clear your palate between heavier beers.

 

[nickyboy]

My last post was about the beers I'd got from Rehills after picking up some tips from here.
Expected a lot of the Nogne Pale Ale and Marble Dobber and wasn't disappointed, although I was surprised at the soupiness of the Nogne.
The revelation for me was Buxton Brewery Saison. It was light, fruity and aromatic but zesty is the word that best describes it. Perfect for a hot summer day or something to clear your palate between heavier beers.

So we've got the Buxton Brewery and I've discovered Here Be Monsters brewery in Holmfirth

I can feel a Peak District brewery cycling tour coming on. There's another brewery I know of in Wincle but there must be a few dotted around this area. Hmmmm......it might work

 

[Levo-Lon]

I may have stumbled on a new favourite...nice

http://www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/tribute

 

[sir adrian dangerous]

I'll have a duvel

 

[nickyboy]

Revisionist range back on at £1.25 at Tesco. I've cleaned them out of Rye Pale Ale and Dark IPA. Great everyday drinking