What are you drinking tonight 2022?

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Away for the weekend with my mother sisters and wife so outnumbered 6 to 1 here.
But just out of the hottub and having a few more beers a sour now. Lovely.
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We’ve got your back John

 

[obscure]

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A beer during a brew?
What could possibly go wrong?
This is a pint of the Half and half CESPAle of Kent.
Still ludicrously good after 4 months in the garage in polypin.
It isn't the first this evening, the tail end of my English Bitter was a bit murky to show - and I had to coffee filter it.

I occasionally indulge in a half whole brewing but on the whole large amounts of boiling liquid and alcohol probably not a good mix.

As for your beer a true southern English pint with a head like that.

 

[stripeyjoe]

First two attempts at my own recipes. First up is Bobvar, a Czech pilsner. Has been sitting for about 5 weeks at 1C, a tiny bit sweet but then the hops cut through nicely. Crystal clear which, after the mess I made of the brew day, I’m really pleased with.
Second is West Coast Bob, a Westie. A little light in colour but a real hop bomb. Only kegged last weekend so still not quite cleared out.
I think one of these will be going to the LAB comp in May along with a Porter.

 

[531Man]

I occasionally indulge in a half whole brewing but on the whole large amounts of boiling liquid and alcohol probably not a good mix.

As for your beer a true southern English pint with a head like that.

 

[jayk34]

Hello old friend.

 

[obscure]

Just to be clear as someone who lives in Oxfordshire that is very much a compliment the number of photos I see on here that leave me thinking if you served that to me in a pub I would be demanding a top up.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I will be starting with one of these shortly.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Just to be clear as someone who lives in Oxfordshire that is very much a compliment the number of photos I see on here that leave me thinking if you served that to me in a pub I would be demanding a top up.

When it’s your own you don’t need to worry - apart from more frequent walks through the howling wind and driven sleet!

 

[obscure]

When it’s your own you don’t need to worry - apart from more frequent walks through the howling wind and driven sleet!

Yes I admit that part of the issue is when I am paying Oxfordshire pub prices I am a lot more concerned about the amount in the glass than when I am paying home brew prices.

 

[531Man]

Just to be clear as someone who lives in Oxfordshire that is very much a compliment the number of photos I see on here that leave me thinking if you served that to me in a pub I would be demanding a top up.

Now we wouldn't like to spill any, would we?

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Now we wouldn't like to spill any, would we?

That’s why you often see southerners supping the first inch while still at the bar before casting off to find their table. Interestingly, northerners stand and stay at the bar so shouldn’t have to worry about any spillage!

We’ve got this the wrong way round

 

[Leon103]

It's a pale ale, honest

 

[labrewski]

Mosaic smash very tasty

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

I’m always excited and nervous in equal measure where herbs and spices are involved in beer. This one is actually quite good. The lemon and the thyme are both evident but not overpowering. While you could drink it on it’s own, it would go really well with food (in the way some wines are not all that but are amazing with food). I’d say this would be a perfect beer with BBQ sausages.

 

[jayk34]

Will join you @Chippy_Tea with one

 

[Clint]

A Budvar, now a 4 pk of Sierra Navada. Well...they fell into the trolley!

 

[Leon103]

Gone for the hatrick, another pale ale

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Now this is nice. It’s an Estonian rye beer and it’s lovely - intense malty flavour.

 

[jayk34]

First time trying this. I don't get the citrus and grapefruit flavour as indicated on the label as it's very malt forward taste that may cover up those tastes for me. Still quite drinkable

 

[dave_77]

Earlier had a NEIPA (Simcoe & Citra) from @samale . Nice pale colour ,no sign of oxidation
It had a decent head which stuck around till the end. Hop aroma was subtle pine, didn't get much of the Citra. Mouth feel was smooth with a typical NEIPA body with a light bitterness.Flavour was more Simcoe than Citra.
Well brewed and packaged beer, easy drinking. Maybe a little lacking in hop punch as the fruity/citrus flavours weren't as strong as I was expecting. Very nice beer but just needed a little impact from the hops. Thanks for sharing