Beer

[machin05]

Tonight's selection was Wiper & True, Triptych No.10 and Gypsy Inc, Hidden Gem (IPA #5)

Both lovely, although the Gypsy Inc was a cut above. Superb hoppy sweet and juicy IPA.

 

[leedswolf]

Going to give these a visit over the next few days

http://www.sixstringbrewing.com.au/

http://www.blockntackle.beer/

 

[Stan Hullis]

Sounds like a good night Boozad! The Axe Edge is an absolute beast. Never fails to wow me.

Had a work thing in London yesterday, so took the opportunity to have a bit of craft beer crawl in the afternoon/evening. Was absolutely epic!

Crate Brewery, Pale - on keg at their tap room. Tasted the cask and keg and the latter was far superior. Type of beer that needs a chill and fizz to it and it really let the hop flavours fly. Loads of pineapple and mango. Tasted fresh and juicy. Incredible for a 4.2%

Then next door to the Howling Hops Tank Bar - absolutely rediculous. 10 bright tanks with taps on them. Doesn't get any fresher than that!

Howling Hops, Ruby Red - which was a bitter and hoppy red ale with berry sweetness and slight spice providing a brilliant platform for the hops.
Howling Hops, Chocolate Stout - Not a huge amount of chocolate considering the name. Very robust iron kind of quality with a good bitterness.
Also had a sample of the IPA #2 - amazing hop aroma and flavour. Grabbed a bottle to take away.

Mother Kelly's in Bethnal Green
Stillwater, Stateside Saison - bitter, hoppy and just the right amount of funk. I don't like saisons that are approaching sour, but this steered well clear of that.
To-0l, Mochachino Messiah - this one had loads going on. Coffee, marzipan, nutty, charred wood, dark choc, rum, fruit. Unfortunately it was a little unbalanced as a result.
Fyne Ales & De Moelen, Hills and Mills - this is more like it. Big imperial stout. Boozy, slight roasted coffee, icing sugar and brandy soaked fruit. Way too drinkable for a 9.5%er

Craft Beer Co in Covent Garden
Magic Rock, The Stooge - American brown ale. Perhaps the beer of the night. Loads of hoppy aroma, nutty and bitter with a slight lime zest citrus zing. Perfectly balanced.
Kernel, Nelson Sauvin Pale - It's always a concern if you're unsure if that'show a beer 'should' taste. Massive dissapopintment, this one. Almost sour funk to it. The hop profile was there but it was all too wheaty, dank and sour.
Marble, IBD Brew IPA - a sharp and hoppy IPA. Grape, lemon, lime and mango. A welcome breath of fresh air after the Kernel.

Brewdog in Soho
Brewdog, Libertine - Last one before heading back to Euston. Shouldn't have bothered really - was one too many! Not really how I like my Black IPAs - too much tropical and piney hoppy aroma and flavour for the style. I prefer Black IPAs to have more bitterness and less fruitiness.

Did you find mother Kellas pretentious?

I helped to acquire BD Soho, fucking cool bar for the location.

 

[machin05]

Did you find mother Kellas pretentious?

Not really, but it was quite early in the evening and there was no post-work crowd in there yet. The atmosphere was building quite nicely as we left. Seemed less hipster than I thought it would be.

 

[Stan Hullis]

Not really, but it was quite early in the evening and there was no post-work crowd in there yet. The atmosphere was building quite nicely as we left. Seemed less hipster than I thought it would be.

I've only been in there once and was shoved a menu into my face with a look of "if you don't know what you're ordering then why are you here?"

Luckily I knew my way around the menu but if it was anyone who wasn't into craft beer I doubt they would have bothered trying it again

 

[machin05]

Yeah, the staff weren't particularly welcoming I suppose but I was expecting that in London, tbh!

 

[Boozad]

Tonight's selection was Wiper & True, Triptych No.10 and Gypsy Inc, Hidden Gem (IPA #5)

Both lovely, although the Gypsy Inc was a cut above. Superb hoppy sweet and juicy IPA.

Thought the Hidden Gem was OK when I tried it but it was in the middle of a tasting marathon so probably wasted on me to be fair.

 

[Boozad]

Sounds like a good night Boozad! The Axe Edge is an absolute beast. Never fails to wow me.

Had a work thing in London yesterday, so took the opportunity to have a bit of craft beer crawl in the afternoon/evening. Was absolutely epic!

Crate Brewery, Pale - on keg at their tap room. Tasted the cask and keg and the latter was far superior. Type of beer that needs a chill and fizz to it and it really let the hop flavours fly. Loads of pineapple and mango. Tasted fresh and juicy. Incredible for a 4.2%

Then next door to the Howling Hops Tank Bar - absolutely rediculous. 10 bright tanks with taps on them. Doesn't get any fresher than that!

Howling Hops, Ruby Red - which was a bitter and hoppy red ale with berry sweetness and slight spice providing a brilliant platform for the hops.
Howling Hops, Chocolate Stout - Not a huge amount of chocolate considering the name. Very robust iron kind of quality with a good bitterness.
Also had a sample of the IPA #2 - amazing hop aroma and flavour. Grabbed a bottle to take away.

Mother Kelly's in Bethnal Green
Stillwater, Stateside Saison - bitter, hoppy and just the right amount of funk. I don't like saisons that are approaching sour, but this steered well clear of that.
To-0l, Mochachino Messiah - this one had loads going on. Coffee, marzipan, nutty, charred wood, dark choc, rum, fruit. Unfortunately it was a little unbalanced as a result.
Fyne Ales & De Moelen, Hills and Mills - this is more like it. Big imperial stout. Boozy, slight roasted coffee, icing sugar and brandy soaked fruit. Way too drinkable for a 9.5%er

Craft Beer Co in Covent Garden
Magic Rock, The Stooge - American brown ale. Perhaps the beer of the night. Loads of hoppy aroma, nutty and bitter with a slight lime zest citrus zing. Perfectly balanced.
Kernel, Nelson Sauvin Pale - It's always a concern if you're unsure if that'show a beer 'should' taste. Massive dissapopintment, this one. Almost sour funk to it. The hop profile was there but it was all too wheaty, dank and sour.
Marble, IBD Brew IPA - a sharp and hoppy IPA. Grape, lemon, lime and mango. A welcome breath of fresh air after the Kernel.

Brewdog in Soho
Brewdog, Libertine - Last one before heading back to Euston. Shouldn't have bothered really - was one too many! Not really how I like my Black IPAs - too much tropical and piney hoppy aroma and flavour for the style. I prefer Black IPAs to have more bitterness and less fruitiness.

Fucking class write up mate. :headbang:

 

[Boozad]

A cheeky little Sunday session after work.

Heretic Evil Twin - 6.8 % Red IPA - A proper juicy little number with a big hoppy punch. Plenty of blackcurrant notes combine perfectly with big hops and a sneaky touch of spice to give a dangerously drinkable beer. Love it.

Beavertown 8 Ball - 6.2% Rye IPA - Very woody and bitter right the way through, probably the wrong time to drink it as it contrasted with the liveliness and sweetness of the Evil Twin, but i know I love it as I've had it before. Pure IPA right the way through, great stuff.

 

[Lycan]

2 absolute beauties there Booz.

I've stocked up on some American classics for the NFL tonight. Brooklyn Lager, Samuel Adams - Boston Lager, Sierra Nevada - Pale Ale, Goose Island IPA & Anchor - Steam beer.

 

[Boozad]

Fourpure Northern Latitude - 6.4% Red Rye IPA - Another plucky little bugger, hops aplenty with a subtle cinnamon tone and big bitter finish. Very impressed with this one.

 

[Boozad]

Wild Beer Co Evolver - 5.8% IPA - Woah! A massive surprise! It's really pushing the IPA here, the first hit is of a Sour Ale which then quickly mellows with a big funk to lemon, grapefruit and grass. Yeast dominates and the sour/bitter finish really completes the experience. Hats off to Wild Beer on this one.

 

[Boozad]

All finished off with a Wild Beer Epic Saison. A fucking wicked Sunday afternoon session!

 

[machin05]

Early night is it now?!

 

[Boozad]

Naa man, just ordered a guitar and had a chicken dinner. Probably a session on BF4 while the missus has a bath.

 

[machin05]

Ha ha, fair enough man. I'd be on my way to a big sofa snooze if I'd sank that beer list in the afternoon!

 

[Boozad]

To be fair I would mate but it's pointless when the girls will just come and jump all over me!

 

[Lycan]

Hammerton - Pentonville. 5.3% Oyster Stout. Didn't think I'd like this but it's actually pretty damn good.

 

[Sniffer]

Beer 52 - Giving a £10 off offer with free delivery (£14 in total) if you re-sign up to their monthly plan.

I'm only half way through their last box and all have been a bit meh so far.

2 Cornish dark ales, Stewarts First World problems, a Belgian IPA and I can't remember the other one.

 

[machin05]

Beer 52 - Giving a £10 off offer with free delivery (£14 in total) if you re-sign up to their monthly plan.

I'm only half way through their last box and all have been a bit meh so far.

2 Cornish dark ales, Stewarts First World problems, a Belgian IPA and I can't remember the other one.

Is that with a voucher code?