What are you drinking tonight 2021?

[foxbat]

The first beer of the night is a big one. A very big one. It's the Everything Good in the World Imperial Stout brewed by @Pennine, to whom I owe a very big thank you for sending me this before Christmas. I think it's somewhere north of 12% so it may well be my only bottle for the night!

The swing-top bottle opened with a satisfying pop and a little swirling puff of vapour. The aromas are of chocolate, booze, cake and all things christmas. Lovely.

It pours with the tan head that you see above, formed of fine, densely packed bubbles that stay around seemingly forever. Normally I rush around to the camera after pouring a pint that's going to be photographed to catch the head whilst it looks its best but for this one there was no need to hurry.

The mouthfeel is rich, thick and velvety; just how a big stout should be. I'm not the best at describing flavour notes but I do get smooth, boozy, lightly roasted coffee. A little chocolate and no astringency at all. The alcohol taste runs throughout but all the other richness offsets it well. I was half way down the glass before I knew it.

And then I blinked and was all the way down the glass. The lacing, present all the way to the bottom shows a well made beer. Congratulations to @Pennine for producing such a wonderful stout that I have thoroughly enjoyed drinking. @Hopsteep you're in for a treat.

 

[yrhendystu]

Dingo IPA. (Wilko Aussie IPA)

 

[StoutWolf]

Small glass of rhubarb wine with food. Finished a bag in a box and this is first glass from a 75Cl beer bottle with crown cap. Seems to have kept well, better than the last drop out of the box I'd say.

 

[Tanglefoot]

Still enjoying my first Pilsener, dry hopped with Saaz and bottled nearly 3 months ago.
A basic Youngs harvest kit brewed with MJ84 yeast, I'm keen to try an all grain lager in 2021

 

[alefric LeHendz]

Enjoying my own porter, which might be my best brew yet I'm thinking

 

[user 18729]

The first beer of the night is a big one. A very big one. It's the Everything Good in the World Imperial Stout brewed by @Pennine, to whom I owe a very big thank you for sending me this before Christmas. I think it's somewhere north of 12% so it may well be my only bottle for the night!

The swing-top bottle opened with a satisfying pop and a little swirling puff of vapour. The aromas are of chocolate, booze, cake and all things christmas. Lovely.

It pours with the tan head that you see above, formed of fine, densely packed bubbles that stay around seemingly forever. Normally I rush around to the camera after pouring a pint that's going to be photographed to catch the head whilst it looks its best but for this one there was no need to hurry.

The mouthfeel is rich, thick and velvety; just how a big stout should be. I'm not the best at describing flavour notes but I do get smooth, boozy, lightly roasted coffee. A little chocolate and no astringency at all. The alcohol taste runs throughout but all the other richness offsets it well. I was half way down the glass before I knew it.

And then I blinked and was all the way down the glass. The lacing, present all the way to the bottom shows a well made beer. Congratulations to @Pennine for producing such a wonderful stout that I have thoroughly enjoyed drinking. @Hopsteep you're in for a treat.

Ohhh baby...

 

[samale]

The first beer of the night is a big one. A very big one. It's the Everything Good in the World Imperial Stout brewed by @Pennine, to whom I owe a very big thank you for sending me this before Christmas. I think it's somewhere north of 12% so it may well be my only bottle for the night!

The swing-top bottle opened with a satisfying pop and a little swirling puff of vapour. The aromas are of chocolate, booze, cake and all things christmas. Lovely.

It pours with the tan head that you see above, formed of fine, densely packed bubbles that stay around seemingly forever. Normally I rush around to the camera after pouring a pint that's going to be photographed to catch the head whilst it looks its best but for this one there was no need to hurry.

The mouthfeel is rich, thick and velvety; just how a big stout should be. I'm not the best at describing flavour notes but I do get smooth, boozy, lightly roasted coffee. A little chocolate and no astringency at all. The alcohol taste runs throughout but all the other richness offsets it well. I was half way down the glass before I knew it.

And then I blinked and was all the way down the glass. The lacing, present all the way to the bottom shows a well made beer. Congratulations to @Pennine for producing such a wonderful stout that I have thoroughly enjoyed drinking. @Hopsteep you're in for a treat.

It's a great beer. I had the pleasure of judging it during the monthly competition. You won't be surprised that it won.

 

[samale]

Ohhh baby...

You have more patience than me

 

[dan125]

Nice, I really want to try a Donzoko beer as they seem to be getting alot of praise at the moment.

Well worth a try

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

It’s time to start a party in my mouth!


Belgian Tripel!

 

[samale]

Kicking of with a bottle of old peculiar

 

[user 18729]

It’s time to start a party in my mouth!


Belgian Tripel!

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Tripel by the pint! Good effort!

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Tripel by the pint! Good effort!

I know. I keep thinking I should buy a Belgian beer glass but that would mean more trips to the shed

 

[chillipickle]

It‘s all about efficiency, pint glass is the way to go HB

 

[dave_77]

First beer of the night...maybe first of many as we have our 3rd evening power cut of 2021
Anyway my Trappist single is keeping calm

 

[UKSkydiver]

My Sea Fury

Love a Sea Fury

 

[samale]

Love a Sea Fury

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Is that a bar your in. I vaguely remember them it's been that long

 

[UKSkydiver]

First tonight was an Imperial Summer Lighting 7.5% a 'Smash' by @An Ankoù

Very tasty.

Next, on to a commercial stout by Vocation. Not to everyone's taste, but I'm really enjoying these. Imperial Kirsch Choc and Cherry Stout 11%. Basically, think liquid Black Forest gateau.

 

[UKSkydiver]

Is that a bar your in. I vaguely remember them it's been that long

Sadly, no. Some pic from last year I think.

 

[Pennine]

The first beer of the night is a big one. A very big one. It's the Everything Good in the World Imperial Stout brewed by @Pennine, to whom I owe a very big thank you for sending me this before Christmas. I think it's somewhere north of 12% so it may well be my only bottle for the night!

The swing-top bottle opened with a satisfying pop and a little swirling puff of vapour. The aromas are of chocolate, booze, cake and all things christmas. Lovely.

It pours with the tan head that you see above, formed of fine, densely packed bubbles that stay around seemingly forever. Normally I rush around to the camera after pouring a pint that's going to be photographed to catch the head whilst it looks its best but for this one there was no need to hurry.

The mouthfeel is rich, thick and velvety; just how a big stout should be. I'm not the best at describing flavour notes but I do get smooth, boozy, lightly roasted coffee. A little chocolate and no astringency at all. The alcohol taste runs throughout but all the other richness offsets it well. I was half way down the glass before I knew it.

And then I blinked and was all the way down the glass. The lacing, present all the way to the bottom shows a well made beer. Congratulations to @Pennine for producing such a wonderful stout that I have thoroughly enjoyed drinking. @Hopsteep you're in for a treat.

Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the review. That is some amazing lacing. Sometimes going a little too complex works out after all.