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It’s Official – London Has a Thriving 21st Century Beer Scene!

Yes, in case you’ve been living under a rock London has a dynamic, innovative and world class modern beer scene. The emergence of the London Brewers Alliance and their inaugural showcase event held last Friday night is more proof that London should be on every beer enthusiasts schedule. During the Friday festivities we tasted the following brews: Ha’penny Brewing [...]

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My Notes on Tasty #beerswap Northern Brew

Some of the BeerViking’s had the pleasure in being part of the first social media British Beer community Beer Swap (#beerswap on Twitter).  Doc D has already filed his report on his beers and this is mine. I was matched to receive beers from Sam Lanes from Real Ale Reviews.  Being Leeds-based, he chose to [...]

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Showdown: Mikeller Stateside IPA vs. Victory Hop Wallop

In honour of American Independence Day and the sad fact I wasn’t able to join the raid on the White Horse American Beer Festival I had to pull the trigger on this matchup that I’ve been waiting patiently for. In the red corner it’s the Mikeller Stateside IPA and in the blue corner is the [...]

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Beer No 23 is Hepworth Prospec…

Beer No 23 is Hepworth Prospect pale ale – in Around My Garden in 80 Beers summer 2009. Citrus, hoppy, tasty, 16/20. Sussex sweetie!

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Beer No 23 is Dark Star Sunbur…

Beer No 23 is Dark Star Sunburst – in Around My Garden in 80 Beers summer 2009. Such a tasty, hoppy and drinkable golden ale 16/20.

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Saturday Night Fight: Sierra Nevada Pale vs. Thornbridge Kipling

In a desire to pick things up a bit in the hunt, I decided to pit two very excellent beers against each other. Thornbridge Kipling is one of my current go to beers. I really enjoy the understated use of the Nelson Sauvin hop from New Zealand that is quite fresh and delicate but still [...]

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