What are you drinking tonight 2022?

[Rodcx500z]

Cml wildcat anybody who likes ruby ale will love this

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

It’s still a bitter kind of night at the moment.

 

[Clint]

We thought we would give this Plum Porter a spin today from @Clint

Apologies in advance as I'm not well rehearsed on dark beers - I will do my best though.

The man himself advised I should avoid the yeast - so it's been cold crashing for a few days in my fridge, and I've left it for an hour to warm up before drinking.

I poured into a jug first and then into 2 glasses - unfortunately this killed the head but that can't be helped. The carbonation is spot on however, so the lack of head is down to me (that doesn't sound right!)

Flavour wise, I get a strong plum flavour, that blends very well with the rest of the ingredients. Very slight roasty aroma and flavour. No idea what the grist was - more research needed. I do however get a hint of liquorice. Also would love to know how you made it plummy.

To my tastebuds there is a low, smooth bitterness, and it lingers after swallowing. It is just right for me. The sweetness is also bang on.

Overall a very good quality beer and we're really enjoying it.

Many thanks Clint for taking the trouble to send.

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Thanks Mrs. Tickle! Glad you enjoyed it. The plum comes from a bottled flavour,I shall root it out and post details as I can't remember what it was called...I bet H does though.

 

[Alastair70]

Sneaky school night pint while kegging up the Helles.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Thanks Mrs. Tickle! Glad you enjoyed it. The plum comes from a bottled flavour,I shall root it out and post details as I can't remember what it was called...I bet H does though.

Special Ingredients - web site of the same name

 

[Clint]

Special Ingredients - web site of the same name

Sharp as a pin!

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Time for some hops with a Summer Breeze. Watching Master & Commander (again!).

 

[Brewnaldo]

Carb check (honestly) on my most recent lager. Its 3 or 4 days in the keg. Carb levels just shy of spot on. Nice lager though, moreso considering lack of age. Buzzing for this in 2 or 3 weeks (Vladwilling)

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Special Ingredients - web site of the same name

I used that website when I made my peach ale aaaages ago!

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Something between hoppy and malty with some beautiful phenols & esters. Trappist Single.

 

[Alastair70]

Thought I was opening a wheat beer, but it turned out to be the extra bottle of cream ale. Can’t wait to see what the others in the swap think of this one, I’m loving it.

 

[marshbrewer]

Need to keep my grubby hands off my homebrew until it's properly ready, so some shop ale.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

To finish. Not had one of these for well over a year. I still like it although it’s not especially aromatic.

 

[dave_77]

Time for some hops with a Summer Breeze. Watching Master & Commander (again!).

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Like that film

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

I think I’ve gone daft - I’m not particularly fond of this one but fancied a glass.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Holding with tradition, I’m starting with a nice pint of bitter.

 

[dave_77]

Starting with latest Belgian Pale (Idaho Gem & Adeena).

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Starting with latest Belgian Pale (Idaho Gem & Adeena).
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Your beers always look so appealing Dave!

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Got another glass of Rosemary Mead - no point boring you with the same pic though.

Currently cooking tea and planning the itinerary for our trip to the Doghouse on Monday!

 

[dave_77]

Got another glass of Rosemary Mead - no point boring you with the same pic though.

Currently cooking tea and planning the itinerary for our trip to the Doghouse on Monday!

What's the Doghouse?