Beer

[leedswolf]

Thornbridge Bear State American IPA. At 7%, but a little too sweet for my palate tbh.

Northern Monk Mango Faith is a collaboration with leeds Uni and builds on their Faith American PA.5.1% Citra with a dry mango after taste. Not too shabby.

Vocation Life and Death. A stunning 5.2% American IPA. Vocation never fails to please

 

[machin05]

They've got Bear State on at Slaters at the mo. Was hoping to get one on Friday. They also have the Siren Proteus IPA which is meant to be superb.

 

[Lycan]

Williams Bros - Redact. 4.4% Red lager/IPA hybrid. Absolutely stunning.

 

[leedswolf]

That's a lot of info for something that's redacted?

 

[machin05]

Is it basically a red version of their Caesar Augustus?

 

[Lycan]

That's a lot of info for something that's redacted?

Very droll. :icon_lol:

Is it basically a red version of their Caesar Augustus?

Almost, yeah. They use Citra & Calypso in this one though.

 

[machin05]

Was only meant to pick up a bottle of Duvel!

 

[Lycan]

Heard good things about the Extra Porter. Can't believe you went back in for a King Maker though, wasn't impressed by that at all.

 

[machin05]

I can't remember a fat lot about it to be honest. All I could taste the next day was the Tempest effort.
The Extra Porter is amazing, btw. Possibly better than Spresso.

 

[Lycan]

Eurgh, Marmalade on Rye. Won't be making that mistake again. Barley wines are the Devil's work.

 

[leedswolf]

I quite enjoyed King Maker on tap.

 

[machin05]

Anyone know any more about this place - http://nativemonster.com/food-and-drink/historic-stafford-gun-shop-to-be-turned-into-micro-pub

Think we're going to the Cheese and Beer festival this year, so will hopefully check it out. They've got a job on to turn it around in such a short time though.

 

[leedswolf]

Acer from Bristol Brewing Co. A nice and crisp session EPA at 3.8%.

Brew by Numbers 17/03 Grisette Michelfrüh. A very good 4% Saison/Farmhouse.

Brew by Numbers 24/02 Amber Ale. A 3.8% multigrain. Stunning stuff.

Jurassic Brewing Citrus Maximus. A rather bland offering tbh. A 4% EPA with minimal citric and not a "zesty" as they would suggest.

 

[Lycan]

Going on a 'Mild Rail Trail' on Friday, stopping at Dunblane, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, Larbert, Falkirk & Linlithgow. Got my flat cap ready, just need a whippet and a pipe now.

 

[leedswolf]

Strangely enough, when I first started drinking, Banks' Mild outsold their Bitter.

 

[machin05]

Katie Perry likes a Banks's Mild. FACKT

 

[Jolemai]

If only!

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Been spoiled here in sunny Lincolnshire today. Not only Bombadier on draught, but also Black Sheep and Spitfire. Most enjoyable.

 

[machin05]

Wild Beer, Epic Saison. So good.

Rest of the night looks like:
Cloudwater, Session IPA
Cloudwater, IPA Citra
Magic Rock, Dark Arts Surreal Stout
Buxton, Kingmaker

Best get cracking now the kids are in bed!

 

[Lycan]

Pressure Drop - Pale Fire. Up there with the best session pales in the country.