Your Beer of the week

[Chipster]

Just setting about a pint of “Gigglemug” by Bang the Elephant Brewing at Langley Mill. It’s just been delivered as birthday present from Bodells at Swadlincote in two 2 pint ”milk bottles “. A super idea.

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[Ralph-Dot]

Well we are not in Spain as we should be at the moment, will have to see what happens with that. We are still in the house hardly getting out at all, although I have been having a new beer about every day.

Not in Spain at the moment

Well we are not in Spain as we should be at the moment, will have to see what happens with that. We are still in the house hardly getting ou...

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[Masman]

Just had a delivery from Bradfield Brewery. My favourite tipple. Farmer's Blond. A light fruity ale.

 

[Ralph-Dot]

That looks very good

 

[denisejoe]

Tried the Abbots ale reserve not a bad beer but not one of my favourite
does any one read the description on the beer on the back of the bottle ?for the abbots it’s fruit cake but couldn’t taste it

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[Ralph-Dot]

Tried the Abbots ale reserve not a bad beer but not one of my favourite
does any one read the description on the beer on the back of the bottle ?for the abbots it’s fruit cake but couldn’t taste it

I do but hardly ever agree with it

 

[Chipster]

Just had a delivery from Bradfield Brewery. My favourite tipple. Farmer's Blond. A light fruity ale.View attachment 383350

Don’t they do a Belgian Blue beer?
remember enjoying that once?

 

[Puddleduck]

Just ordered a sample pack of 10 gluten free beers from Green's for Martin

 

[Boringfrog]

After 3 days on the wagon....

Edit, won't be drinking any of this again...?

 

[JockandRita]

Well we are not in Spain as we should be at the moment, will have to see what happens with that.

Same here, and I am sure for many others too Ralph. The upside for us personally, is that we don't head down that way until January, by which time we hope to be more aware of the rules and regs which apply to France and Spain, at that time.

Tried the Abbots ale reserve not a bad beer but not one of my favourite
does any one read the description on the beer on the back of the bottle ?for the abbots it’s fruit cake but couldn’t taste it

As much as I really do like it, I have to agree with you Joe.
With the St Peter's Plum porter, and the Titanic Brewery's Plum Porter, you really can taste the fruit, more so with the Titanic.

It's like some beer descriptions mention "biscuit", which I just don't get, ie, what sort of biscuit, Rich Tea, Digestive, Garibaldi, Custard Cream, or Ginger Snap?

Whilst on a ZOOM Meet with some of the Benidorm Snowbirds this afternoon, I sunk a couple of these................

................ from Lidl @ £0.99p a can.
It's a hard one to describe, but it's very pleasant and not hoppy at all, almost like a decent IPA. It is 5.5% ABV. I'm sure the Germans will have a proper name for it.

They are also doing Weissbier @ £1.19 a can, which I always enjoy.

Cheers

Jock.

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[orridge]

Same here, and I am sure for many others too Ralph. The upside for us personally, is that we don't head down that way until January, by which time we hope to be more aware of the rules and regs which apply to France and Spain, at that time.


As much as I really do like it, I have to agree with you Joe.
With the St Peter's Plum porter, and the Titanic Brewery's Plum Porter, you really can taste the fruit, more so with the Titanic.

It's like some beer descriptions mention "biscuit", which I just don't get, ie, what sort of biscuit, Rich Tea, Digestive, Garibaldi, Custard Cream, or Ginger Snap?

Whilst on a ZOOM Meet with some of the Benidorm Snowbirds this afternoon, I sunk a couple of these................ View attachment 383478 ................ from Lidl @ £0.99p a can.
It's a hard one to describe, but it's very pleasant and not hoppy at all, almost like a decent IPA. It is 5.5% ABV. I'm sure the Germans will have a proper name for it.

They are also doing Weissbier @ £1.19 a can, which I always enjoy. View attachment 383480

Cheers

Jock.

Its a German Marzen beer for Octoberfest although Lidl market under their Perlenbacher brand its from Private Brauerei Mauritius a very old (13th Century) brewer which was part of AbinBev but after a management buyout is now back in Private Hands.

Amazing what you can get for under a pound a can.

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[denisejoe]

Same here, and I am sure for many others too Ralph. The upside for us personally, is that we don't head down that way until January, by which time we hope to be more aware of the rules and regs which apply to France and Spain, at that time.


As much as I really do like it, I have to agree with you Joe.
With the St Peter's Plum porter, and the Titanic Brewery's Plum Porter, you really can taste the fruit, more so with the Titanic.

It's like some beer descriptions mention "biscuit", which I just don't get, ie, what sort of biscuit, Rich Tea, Digestive, Garibaldi, Custard Cream, or Ginger Snap?

Whilst on a ZOOM Meet with some of the Benidorm Snowbirds this afternoon, I sunk a couple of these................ View attachment 383478 ................ from Lidl @ £0.99p a can.
It's a hard one to describe, but it's very pleasant and not hoppy at all, almost like a decent IPA. It is 5.5% ABV. I'm sure the Germans will have a proper name for it.

They are also doing Weissbier @ £1.19 a can, which I always enjoy. View attachment 383480

Cheers

Jock.

I agree on the plum porter really taste the plum or maybe damson but full of flavour

 

[JockandRita]

Amazing what you can get for under a pound a can.

 

[gpat]

Okells MPA

 

[Boringfrog]

That was tasty....

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[Bobby-gg]

I've just got a selection of stouts from lidl's "beer festival"

But I'm nightshift tonight so it'll be tomorrow night before I can try them

 

[Chipster]

For this weekend’s delectation-

 

[JockandRita]

On our way back from providing bloods at our local hospital, I called into Morrisons, and procured another few ales, one of which is this wee number from Batemans.

Very nice indeed however, my taste buds didn't pick up "fruit flavours".

Cheers

Jock.

 

[Boringfrog]

Saturday again, I cannot hardly believe how fast time goes....hic.

 

[swiftsteve]

Anybody remember Newquay Steam Bitter which came in the flip top bottles? I used to drink it a lot back in the 80's early 90's. I brew my own beer and am looking for a recipe and I am unable to find hardly any info at all. From what I can make out og was 1.038 abv was 3.8%.
As to grain bill and hops not a scooby.

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[JockandRita]

I had one of these earlier whilst cooking, and I wasn't disappointed.

A slightly hoppy beers, with flavours of malt and toffee/caramel. Absolutely smashing, and although not one I've had before, it'll be on my list of "must gets".

Cheers

Jock.

 

[JockandRita]

I've often had Titanic Plum Porter on draught, and found it to be really pleasant.
Today, I had a bottle of it.

I know it's the same as the draught, but for me, it wasn't as pleasant as usual.

I followed it up with a St Peter's Plum Porter, which suited my sweeter palate better.

I'm on the Merlot now.

Cheers

Jock.

 

[Ralph-Dot]

Well the holiday in Spain that we didn't happen to go on is now over, so I will continue with the beer reviews.

Back to the beers

Well the holiday in Spain that we didn't happen to go on is now over, so I will continue with the beer reviews. Since I made the decision to...

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[Ralph-Dot]

These are the photos from the gift box of Gayant beer I bought not too long ago

Gayant, La Goudale Gift Pack

These are the photos from the gift box of Gayant beer I bought not too long ago, I have had some of them before but here are the new photos....

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[JockandRita]

Yesterday, whilst on a ZOOM Meeting with pals I'd normally see down the pub, I tried this Harper's Amber Ale, which I bought from Aldi earlier in the day. The comments in the link describe it well.

I believe it's a new addition to the Harper's range, and wasn't disappointing at all. Although initially a bit bitter for my palate, it didn't take long to get used to it, and became very enjoyable.......................................... x 4.

If I saw this on draught in a pub, I'd certainly make a beeline for it.

Cheers

Jock.

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[Ralph-Dot]

The "Harper's Amber Stone" from ALDI was very good, that was back in 2017.

 

[Ralph-Dot]

My fridge full of strange beers, is starting to get a bit low and is not very full anymore. Not to worry though, I do still have twelve boxes of the stuff in the van.

The next four from April

My fridge full of strange beers, is starting to get a bit low and is not very full anymore. Not to worry though, I do still have twelve boxe...

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[Ralph-Dot]

I am getting close to being up to date with these beer reviews, I think I still have about twenty new beers to try but as we can not get out, that will be it.

The last of the Beers from April

I am getting close to being up to date with these beer reviews, I think I still have about twenty new beers to try but as we can not get out...

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[Masman]

Don’t they do a Belgian Blue beer?
remember enjoying that once?

Yes you usually get it around xmas but due to covid they decided to to do a batch now.

 

[Chipster]

Giving this a go tonight

Its quite dry and hoppy but no lingering aftertastes.

Boss Lady has gone for a Mango Cider.?

bit sweet!!

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