Beer?

[threebikesmcginty]

Lawks a lummy...

 

[theclaud]

Beer in the fridge?! Whatever next - gin in the microwave? Wine in the tumble dryer? Rum in the oven?

The shelf in the off-licence is warm. But you are right - I have over-chilled the Golden Age, and am now sitting around waiting for it to warm up a bit.

 

[User169]

Tried it. Quite fruity and sweet - not as bitter as some previous editions. A lavender and rose finish and hint of pepper. It's OK, but not as good as some previous editions. On a par with 2015 Equinox.

I think Duvel need to get away from US hops. I'd love to see them do a Nelson Sauvin edition - the trip hop is just made for a dose of NS. Maybe Galaxy or Mandarina Bavaria or go radically Oldskool with East Kent Goldings.

I think I need to get in touch with my good friend Michel Moortgat.

 

[User169]

Just discovered that I mis-labeled a crate of beer. So instead of a totally unsuccessful Double IPA, I have another crate of Sorachi Ace Saison. Happy Dayz!

 

[srw]

Just discovered that I mis-labeled a crate of beer.

You need to do the labelling before the sampling rather than afterwards.

 

[srw]

Lawks a lummy...

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Outstanding stuff. I love it to bits.

 

[srw]

Tried it. Quite fruity and sweet - not as bitter as some previous editions. A lavender and rose finish and hint of pepper. It's OK, but not as good as some previous editions.

Oh I say! Waitrose finest loo cleaner rather than Tesco Value? You almost make it sound attractive.

 

[srw]

The shelf in the off-licence is warm. But you are right - I have over-chilled the Golden Age, and am now sitting around waiting for it to warm up a bit.

Is this a first?

 

[theclaud]

Is this a first?

You wound me.

Anyway - back to stuff you are wrong about. It's still a bit on the chilly side, but it's the winner in the oft-uninspiring Golden Ale fashion parade of recent years. The dry-hoppiness makes your face go snynggggg.

 

[martint235]

Had an outstanding Owd Rodger by Marstons followed by a couple of Bateman's Victory Ales. Then a Fullers ESB just to round off a day that actually included a bike ride.

 

[Beebo]

I know there's a lot of interest in Meantime but I'm sorry I don't rate it. There. I've said it.

I got given a Meantime brewery tour voucher for Christmas. I still havent booked it, but when I do I will report back.

 

[stephec]

Had an outstanding Owd Rodger by Marstons followed by a couple of Bateman's Victory Ales. Then a Fullers ESB just to round off a day that actually included a bike ride.

I had an Old Roger last week, top class.

The taste certainly lets you know how strong it is.

 

[User169]

And the non-mislabeled beer. My attempt at Pliny the Elder. Not at all successful. The only thing good is the colour - lovely deep orange. Jammy sweet with grassy bitterness. Delft water just isn't any good for super hoppy beer.

 

[theclaud]

Delft water just isn't any good for super hoppy beer.

Oh noes! Cancel the charabanc, beerpeeps!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

And the non-mislabeled beer. My attempt at Pliny the Elder. Not at all successful. The only thing good is the colour - lovely deep orange. Jammy sweet with grassy bitterness. Delft water just isn't any good for super hoppy beer.

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Lovely Crackle head!