Beer?

[threebikesmcginty]

A well earned First Light, don't ask me how well earned but rest assured that by my low bar expectations of my own endeavours it's well earned...

 

[John the Monkey]

Mersey Ale (Ship in a Bottle, 5.2% abv)

A nicely balanced beer with a fair bit of biscuity, slightly caramelly malt, with a bitter, almost sour undertone that becomes a more conventionally floral/lemony bitter finish. Refreshing, and jolly nice. Blots its copy book for the cap savvy with a cap that, despite its jaunty red colour, is sadly unadorned.

Mrs M says: "Very nice."

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Red Rye, this is very good, lovely red colour, wonderful hoppy aroma, excellent malt and hop combo, despite all the hops it's not overpowering, really good beer.

Ok, for completists (sp?) ingredients are: Maris Otter PA, Crystal, Crystal Rye, Enzymic and Wheat Malt. Hops: Willamette, Sov, Citra, Amarillo and Chinook.

 

[Crackle]

Mersey Ale (Ship in a Bottle, 5.2% abv)

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A nicely balanced beer with a fair bit of biscuity, slightly caramelly malt, with a bitter, almost sour undertone that becomes a more conventionally floral/lemony bitter finish. Refreshing, and jolly nice. Blots its copy book for the cap savvy with a cap that, despite its jaunty red colour, is sadly unadorned.

Mrs M says: "Very nice."

Where did you get that. It's brewed especially for their shops?

 

[John the Monkey]

Also, TBM and I are glass twins, I notice.

 

[John the Monkey]

Where did you get that. It's brewed especially for their shops?

I believe so - Mrs M brought it back from a shopping trip in Liverpool. The label says it's brewed by George Wright & Co.

 

[Crackle]

I believe so - Mrs M brought it back from a shopping trip in Liverpool. The label says it's brewed by George Wright & Co.

Ahh, they must be expanding because all the ones I've had were brewed by Liverpool Organic. Not seen that one.

 

[John the Monkey]

Ahh, they must be expanding because all the ones I've had were brewed by Liverpool Organic. Not seen that one.

Oddly, that's what the website says too - I'm assuming the label is the one we believe though.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Also, TBM and I are glass twins, I notice.

High fives!

 

[srw]

Red Rye, this is very good, lovely red colour, wonderful hoppy aroma, excellent malt and hop combo, despite all the hops it's not overpowering, really good beer.

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Ok, for completists (sp?) ingredients are: Maris Otter PA, Crystal, Crystal Rye, Enzymic and Wheat Malt. Hops: Willamette, Sov, Citra, Amarillo and Chinook.

Send a bottle my way and I'll let you know if it's overpoweringly hoppy.

 

[nickyboy]

Another opportunity for the "caressed granite" money shot. Shepherd Neame 1698 Strong Ale (6.5% abv) which is still at the ridiculous price of £1.25 at Asda

The alcohol gives it good backbone. Interesting sweet finish. I had an idea what it reminded me of so let son #2 have a taste. It's agreed........bubblegum. For ref, the glass is one I nicked from the Jolly Hatters pub in Haughton Green, Manchester in about 1992. Still going strong

 

[User169]

"Amitie", a Red IPA from Dochter van de Korenaar.

Not their best effort - a bit bland.

 

[vernon]

This week's beers

 

[rich p]

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"Amitie", a Red IPA from Dochter van de Korenaar.

Not their best effort - a bit bland.

You're winning the label competition hands down lately! Bollix to caps

 

[ianrauk]

At one of my favourite London boozers.. The Kings Arms, a fantastic freehouse hidden away in the back streets of Waterloo

I tried a pint of each.. and the Rev. James came top of the taste test. The Bermondsey Best was not.. for me anyway.