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More on the Dark Star, Thornbridge Mashup

As first read about from beermerchants. Dropped in at the Evening Star (caught the tail end of the Six Hop availability) and they had some more details on the collaboration between Dark Star and Thornbridge. Mark Tranter headed North to wonderful Derbyshire.  It’s a 7% Old Ale using Maris Otter Pale Ale, Crystal Malts [...]

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Pub du Vin, Brighton – First Glance

The sun is shining and I have pressing agenda but I decided to look away from the precipice and take the time to drop in for the first time at the Pub du Vin, Brighton. I will come back later to add more details but wanted to capture initial thoughts: If this is the plan these guys [...]

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Heard at the Evening Star that…

Heard at the Evening Star that Dar Star will be brewing American Pale Ale all the time. I am trying to confirm this wonderful news

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Dark Star Extra Stout on Cask …

Dark Star Extra Stout on Cask at the Evening Star, Brighton. Chocolate malt with a pleasing bitterness

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Dark Star Smokey

Had to stop in the Evening Star to make sure to try the Dark Star Brewing Co. November Beer of the Month – Smokey. photo credit: gentlemanrook A 5% Bavarian style dark ale.   Quite interesting very dark brown in colour.  Taste starts with a well-rounded chocolate then a sharp, dry bitterness comes through.  Very nice and [...]

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