What are you drinking tonight 2023.

[Leon103]

Oh this is good stuff.

How people could drink thr normal cider we get on tap here is beyond me

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Time I think for a guest beer, this 4.8% honey porter from @Leon103

The picture isn’t the best but it’s a porter, it’s black. The off-white head settled quickly but never fully went away. Carbonation is soft to medium and perfect for this beer.

The aroma is lovely, a typical London porter aroma of chocolate and coffee. The flavour is the same. I can’t say I’m getting much of a honey flavour but the beer is very nice, very clean, and very moreish.

Thanks very much Leon, it was a really nice beer.

 

[Leon103]

Time I think for a guest beer, this 4.8% honey porter from @Leon103

The picture isn’t the best but it’s a porter, it’s black. The off-white head settled quickly but never fully went away. Carbonation is soft to medium and perfect for this beer.
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The aroma is lovely, a typical London porter aroma of chocolate and coffee. The flavour is the same. I can’t say I’m getting much of a honey flavour but the beer is very nice, very clean, and very moreish.

Thanks very much Leon, it was a really nice beer.

Thanks. Forgot you still had this. I agree. Good porter but honey struggles.
Went with 483g at high fermentation which should have given max flavour. The honey is local, really tasty, strong wildflower flavours. On the odd pint I get a hint of sweetness but not much more. Awaiting feedback from the honey producer

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

Thanks. Forgot you still had this. I agree. Good porter but honey struggles.
Went with 483g at high fermentation which should have given max flavour. The honey is local, really tasty, strong wildflower flavours. On the odd pint I get a hint of sweetness but not much more. Awaiting feedback from the honey producer

I did get a subtle floral note but wasn’t sure if this might be from the hops.

 

[dave_77]

Started with a bottle from my Braybrooke box

 

[dave_77]

Now another De la Senne favourite

 

[dave_77]

Now this is tasty..don't have this style of beer often.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Now this is tasty..don't have this style of beer often.
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Oh that sounds nice, wonder if I could get one brewed for chrimbo?

 

[dave_77]

Oh that sounds nice, wonder if I could get one brewed for chrimbo?

Perfect timing..get one on this weekend..

 

[YeastFace]

Testing the keg hop level on my Italian Pils.

Not quite there on the hoppiness for me. Is not crystal, but there is some condensation on the glass and sure it will get there.

Refreshing, crisp, and mostly bready. But I'm getting a hint of red berry again, perhaps it wasn't the Saphir in v1 causing that...

 

[SMP Brewery]

Moved sites today. Moving closer to home. In exmoor for 4 nights.

Bit late to the party. Is that Exmoor house, one of my favourite sites, as I love Dulverton a proper village with all the amenities especially the bakery

 

[SMP Brewery]

I am disappointed the farmer in dulverton hasn't made any cider. It was super strong

Lol looks like it might be

 

[SMP Brewery]

My golden ale, not sure what’s going on but all my beers seem crystal clear these days

 

[Clint]

I'm QC on the Helles. It's quite drinkable....especially as the other half has gone for a lie down...
But...I'd like to sneak off out,drink cheap beer in Spoons and get a kebab...I could still make it fun on my own but it's back to the nuthouse tomorrow so better not!

 

[dave_77]

Popped down to see @Hazelwood Brewery today for a little swap.

Starting tonight with a Bitter...nothing more to say.. great bitter as usual. Cheers

 

[Clint]

Sounds awful...

 

[dave_77]

Now vocation make pretty consistent beers that are generally of a good level for supermarkets. Picked this up from Sainsbury's.
It's not drain pour ...tastes like Cherry Drops..not sour...not tart...just cherry drops.
It's a sour for people that don't like sour beer there you go ...I took one for the team....and I like cherry drops but I won't be buying the again.. I suppose if you like cheap sweet zinfandel rose or fruit ciders it might be up your street.

 

[dave_77]

Reset with some bitterness

 

[NormanHurst]

Now another De la Senne favourite

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Top class

 

[Leon103]

Bit late to the party. Is that Exmoor house, one of my favourite sites, as I love Dulverton a proper village with all the amenities especially the bakery

Yes. Last visited 9 years ago but it's changed so much. Bridge was closed awaiting new owners. Woods is where I drank but closed on Sunday and Monday with a focus now on food rather than pun atmosphere. Lion Hotel wasn't doing Sunday lunch. Loads of shops had changed and site at 50% capacity and poorly looked after. Such a shame.