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West Coast Raid – day 1: Rogue Ale Embassy, SF

Right, so I am here alone in on a boring old biz trip and suffering from some serious jet lag. Oh but lucky for me my old buddy Pat shows up to show me a great meal of Japanese noodles and then its time to raid the Rogue Ale Public House in SF, CA… And what [...]

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Beer No 10 Victory Hop Wallop…

Beer No 10 Victory Hop Wallop – strong fuck, 8.5% abv, sweet! In Around My Garden in 80 Beers Summer 2009!

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Saturday Night Fight, Best Bitter Train Theme: Velocity vs. Pullman

Having enjoyed the train crawl in Oz and May Drink for England,  I was pretty chuffed when I was given an Adur Velocity and Hepworth Pullman, as well as having train names, they are Best Bitters. Adur Velocity, Sussex, 4.4%.  Golden brown, quite a nose, bubbly. A fun ride along the length. Gentle bitter.  Here’s [...]

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Battersea Beer Festival 2009 – Beer Wishlist

11th-13th February are the dates for the Battersea Beer Festival. They have published an advance beer list of the beers that will be available for tasting. Here’s a wishlist that will grow, please add to the list or suggestions: Downton IPA 6.8% ABV Elland 1872 Porter 6.5% ABV Saltaire Cascade Pale Ale 4.8% ABV Moor Old Freddy Walker 7.3% ABV (though [...]

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Ascot Ales – SANTA’S RESERVE (BOTTLED) 5.2% ABV

Had to buy this one for Santa and then I had to try it out. Tasty and spiced for sure. I would only rate this 14 out of 20. From the Ascot Ales site: SANTA’S RESERVE (BOTTLED) 5.2% ABV This is a perfect Winter warmer with lightly spiced aromas of cinnamon, coriander and ginger. The palate is full, with [...]

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Morrissey fox blonde. 4.2 abv….

Morrissey fox blonde. 4.2 abv. With the thank and curns. 3 stars. Solid light bitterish ale.

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