What are you drinking tonight 2021?

[Leon103]

Your not wrong there, I had this a few weeks back and it was amazing.

And currently reduced to £2 a can

 

[Donegal john]

And currently reduced to £2 a can

And with the daughters colleague club card with 15% off it’s only £1.70 !

 

[Rodcx500z]

2days in the keg Red rose bitter very young and fresh but very drinkable

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

After a late start yesterday I’m making up for it today.

This is a new glass, a gift from @dave_77 for giving him the odd lift home after a few beers - he calls all times of the day and night

It seems only fitting (I was joking about Dave calling for a lift BTW) that it’s first use is with a beer from the man himself. This is Dave’s 5.8% Trappist Single.

The beer is crystal clear, a lovely golden yellow colour, and is well carbonated. The white head started quite fluffy and settled after a couple of minutes to a light raft covering the beer and drifting up the edges of the glass. A constant flow of tiny bubbles streaming to the surface keeping the head alive.

The aroma is slightly sweet malt and typically Belgian esters, more toward banana than clove. There’s also a clean fresh noble hop aroma in the background and maybe a hint of apple.

The flavour is beautiful, clean, and bright. The first thing to hit my palate is a smooth bitterness. As the beer warms in my mouth I taste banana then the full hit of Belgian esters and just a hint of citrus zing I wasn’t expecting from the aroma - but is nice. As I swallow I become aware of a little alcohol but it’s not at all strong and certainly not hot. A moment later the flavour is all about the malt, the lovely and distinctive taste of white bread-crust. At the end the malt fades to a soft bitterness that is different to the start - the initial bitterness is like an excited puppy doing the wall of death around the room, this is more your faithful friend lying by your side. The finish is dry with no residual sweetness and no tackiness on the lips.

I really enjoyed this beer, it’s very well made and I think it may be the best home-brewed beer in this style I’ve ever had, including my own.

Thank you Dave, great job mate!

[Apologies for the length of this post, I enjoyed this beer ].

 

[samale]

After a late start yesterday I’m making up for it today.

This is a new glass, a gift from @dave_77 for giving him the odd lift home after a few beers - he calls all times of the day and night

It seems only fitting (I was joking about Dave calling for a lift BTW) that it’s first use is with a beer from the man himself. This is Dave’s 5.8% Trappist Single.

The beer is crystal clear, a lovely golden yellow colour, and is well carbonated. The white head started quite fluffy and settled after a couple of minutes to a light raft covering the beer and drifting up the edges of the glass. A constant flow of tiny bubbles streaming to the surface keeping the head alive.

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The aroma is slightly sweet malt and typically Belgian esters, more toward banana than clove. There’s also a clean fresh noble hop aroma in the background and maybe a hint of apple.

The flavour is beautiful, clean, and bright. The first thing to hit my palate is a smooth bitterness. As the beer warms in my mouth I taste banana then the full hit of Belgian esters and just a hint of citrus zing I wasn’t expecting from the aroma - but is nice. As I swallow I become aware of a little alcohol but it’s not at all strong and certainly not hot. A moment later the flavour is all about the malt, the lovely and distinctive taste of white bread-crust. At the end the malt fades to a soft bitterness that is different to the start - the initial bitterness is like an excited puppy doing the wall of death around the room, this is more your faithful friend lying by your side. The finish is dry with no residual sweetness and no tackiness on the lips.

I really enjoyed this beer, it’s very well made and I think it may be the best home-brewed beer in this style I’ve ever had, including my own.

Thank you Dave, great job mate!

[Apologies for the length of this post, I enjoyed this beer ].

I had this beer the other night. I didn't get a chance to write a review. Lovely beer

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

So, what to follow a Trappist Single?

Nope, got no Dubbels.

 

[Donegal john]

After a fantastic night and an epic hangover the only way to make myself right again is to dive in
8.5% is as good a starting point as any

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

I haven’t noticed it before but this bottle clearly warns against getting your girlfriend pregnant (presumably after a few beers)

 

[Rodcx500z]

Hopefully the above explains what the plan is Rod

After a fantastic night and an epic hangover the only way to make myself right again is to dive in
8.5% is as good a starting point as any View attachment 54457

Thats a mighty fine beer Lisa and is on my top 5 list

 

[obscure]

Bristol Beer Factory Milk Stout

While the beer is great I am still slightly annoyed by the use of plastic labels on the bottles, (I am needing some new ones and they are the perfect size but plastic labels are a pain to remove compared to paper which just scrape right off).

 

[dave_77]

After a late start yesterday I’m making up for it today.

This is a new glass, a gift from @dave_77 for giving him the odd lift home after a few beers - he calls all times of the day and night

It seems only fitting (I was joking about Dave calling for a lift BTW) that it’s first use is with a beer from the man himself. This is Dave’s 5.8% Trappist Single.

The beer is crystal clear, a lovely golden yellow colour, and is well carbonated. The white head started quite fluffy and settled after a couple of minutes to a light raft covering the beer and drifting up the edges of the glass. A constant flow of tiny bubbles streaming to the surface keeping the head alive.

View attachment 54449

The aroma is slightly sweet malt and typically Belgian esters, more toward banana than clove. There’s also a clean fresh noble hop aroma in the background and maybe a hint of apple.

The flavour is beautiful, clean, and bright. The first thing to hit my palate is a smooth bitterness. As the beer warms in my mouth I taste banana then the full hit of Belgian esters and just a hint of citrus zing I wasn’t expecting from the aroma - but is nice. As I swallow I become aware of a little alcohol but it’s not at all strong and certainly not hot. A moment later the flavour is all about the malt, the lovely and distinctive taste of white bread-crust. At the end the malt fades to a soft bitterness that is different to the start - the initial bitterness is like an excited puppy doing the wall of death around the room, this is more your faithful friend lying by your side. The finish is dry with no residual sweetness and no tackiness on the lips.

I really enjoyed this beer, it’s very well made and I think it may be the best home-brewed beer in this style I’ve ever had, including my own.

Thank you Dave, great job mate!

[Apologies for the length of this post, I enjoyed this beer ].

Thanks for the detailed comments I'm glad you enjoyed it. Only changed the yeast on this version and I'm happy with the improvement.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Thanks for the detailed comments I'm glad you enjoyed it. Only changed the yeast on this version and I'm happy with the improvement.

It was grand, I’d not suggest any more changes. Maybe call this one finalised and move on - a nice classic saison maybe?

 

[Donegal john]

Was surprised this one was as dark when I opened it I expected it to be paler but it’s very nice. Nicer than I expected to be honest.

 

[NormanHurst]

Was surprised this one was as dark when I opened it I expected it to be paler but it’s very nice. Nicer than I expected to be honest. View attachment 54466

My favourite Hefeweizen. Terrific beer.

 

[Donegal john]

My favourite Hefeweizen. Terrific beer.

Was very tasty smooth and well balanced. A great beer.
Oh and I didn’t realise it was a heffe hence the suprise it was as dark

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

A pint of my Passionfruit Gose. It’s a nightmare to pour with the party tap. I’m going back to my Pluto gun!

 

[NormanHurst]

Was very tasty smooth and well balanced. A great beer.
Oh and I didn’t realise it was a heffe hence the suprise it was as dark

Just checked the label and it doesnt mention Hefe so maybe it isn't! The colour is definitely unusual but the darker style works really well.

 

[micklupulo]

Last night in Wales for bit and am between AG pale ones so having a Holdens Woodsetton Pale. Nice but after hoppier home brews I think its flavour would have to be described as being "subtle".

 

[LesTom]

Enjoying this absolute beauty of a fruity Porter

 

[dave_77]

I have been liking the Buxton supermarket beers..this is ok..not as good as the other