Beer

[machin05]

I had the Neopolitan. I would never have it again tbh.

Fair enough. I'm yet to try it but have heard and read very positive reviews.

 

[leedswolf]

It's a decent enough brew at 6% ABV and I gave it 4* in my Untappd review based upon it's quality, but it's overall flavour is just not to my liking. I won't underrate a beer on it's flavour as that is way too subjective. It is way too over-powering and if I wanted a Neapolitan ice cream I wouldn't elect to have it in a hoppy liquid format.

I understand the craft brewing ethos, but some combinations just don't seem right somehow. I agree to some extent with Paddy's sentiment. However I do like some of the craft collaborations.

 

[machin05]

Yeah, some of them are pretty out-there. I'm all for it though. It's out of those experimental brews that you find some real gems.

I would never have thought a 7.4% Guatemalen Coffee Porter would be my favourite beer a couple of years ago.

 

[leedswolf]

That would never be one of mine.

 

[machin05]

That's what I would have thought a few years ago. The abv alone would have sent me running.

 

[leedswolf]

Nothing to do with ABV. I just do not like stouts or porters.

 

[machin05]

I was just talking personally really. I was very unadventurous. If I was in a pub it'd be something with "Gold" in the name or description and preferrably less than 4.5%

 

[Boozad]

Today's delivery...

 

[Lycan]

You'll love the Fortunate Islands booz. Right up your street.

 

[Boozad]

That's for tomorrow night that one is mate, I'll be sure to let you know how it is.

Just halfway through the Disco Soleil and it's a real beauty, I owe you one for recommending that. It's got everything, fruit, bitterness, hops, tanginess... Love it.

 

[machin05]

Holy shit, Born To Die is a big bitter bastard. Not in-keeping with the modern New England style juice-bombs but I think I prefer this style to that. Touch too bitter perhaps. I'll give myself a few sips to adjust.
Gorgeous aroma. Pine, citrus, caramel, honey, pineapple, peach. Awesome beer.

 

[Lycan]

Inveralmond - Fair Maid @ the Sheriffmuir Inn. Lovely drop.

 

[Lycan]

Great Divide - Orabelle. 8.3% Belgian Tripple, drinks like it's 4%. You could literally chug this beer. So good.

 

[leedswolf]

Wylam Jakehead IPA. An awesome 6.3% American. Definitely one of the best out there!

I also sampled their Club of Slaughters 8.8% Double Imperial Stout. Definitely not my cup of tea!

 

[Doctor Doog]

Vocation Life and Death and Heart and Soul on offer at Tesco near me.

 

[leedswolf]

Both are certainly excellent on tap DD.

 

[Nando]

They're excellent for the price in Tesco. The ones I bought weren't as good as the cans I've had before they were sold in there, but still really good for the price.

 

[leedswolf]

Everard's Sunchaser. A bit lightweight after the Jakehead, but a decent enough cask Golden @ 4%.

 

[machin05]

That Jakehead is one of the best I've had this year.

 

[Boozad]

You'll love the Fortunate Islands booz. Right up your street.

Just took the head off it and it is a fucking ace brew. The grapefruit really pops and the bitter hoppiness in the aftertaste is lush.