Beer Viking

Christmas Cracker 2009

In a time honoured tradition, the Beer Viking crew recently had their annual Christmas Cracker.  Sometimes we get more organised and arrange a pub crawl and send out invites and sometimes it’s just the two captains, Doc and Tank, trying as many quality beers as possible.  On that point, it really is about enjoying beer [...]

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Battersea Beer Festival 2009 – Wrapup

We attended the Battersea Beer Festival on Wednesday night.  We had a bevvy of tasty beer and interesting conversations.  All in all this one is worth having on your annual list, especially if you are near to London. It wasn’t really the most comfortable (distinct lack of tables and chairs) beer festival but I guess [...]

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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 [...]

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