What are you drinking tonight 2023.

[Leon103]

Now onto @dave_77 saison. A subtle sauson character with a hint of banana in thr tongue.

 

[Leon103]

A bitter to finish

 

[obscure]

Maybe it’s just because I haven’t had a triple for a long time but this is honestly just a very pleasant beer, it’s got that stereotypical ‘Belgium yeast’ flavour, and for the price it is a very reasonable beer.

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

A crafty bitter while waiting for the family to arrive for a BBQ.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

A crafty bitter while waiting for the family to arrive for a BBQ.

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I guess the weather there is better than here it looks like it could pour down any moment

 

[Donegal john]

I guess the weather there is better than here it looks like it could pour down any moment

I would need waterproof charcoal to have a bbq here lol

 

[Hazelwood Brewery]

I guess the weather there is better than here it looks like it could pour down any moment

We have had rain this morning but the afternoon, and for the rest of the day, glorious sunshine, almost no breeze, and very warm. Bloody glorious!

I’ve had rather a lot of my Best Bitter so probably best ignored for now!

 

[dave_77]

Brew day finished , end of the football and a Lutra Lemondrop

 

[Caramel Ox]

First time finding this in a shop (ok I don’t go to many different shops!) pretty pleased with it.

 

[Rodcx500z]

First time finding this in a shop (ok I don’t go to many different shops!) pretty pleased with it.
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That is a mighty fine ale

 

[Alastair70]

Guest beer night for me.
First up, ‘5 Meter’ American Amber by @phildo79. Brilliantly clear, generous head that dissipated slowly.
Loads of bready malt and caramel aromas that carry over to the flavour. Nice body, great length of flavour and a slightly off dry finish.
Top brew mate, you’ve really nailed the style . This is a better beer than a lot of the lacklustre commercial examples I tried on holiday last year. Thanks for sharing it, I’d rip through a keg of this in no time.

 

[dave_77]

Nice session Red IPA

 

[Twostage]

First time finding this in a shop (ok I don’t go to many different shops!) pretty pleased with it.
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I spotted this today in Lidl and was tempted. Should have given in.

 

[Twostage]

The pressure fermented cider has finally cleared.

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Jim is having my NZ pale which is a cracker, but I hope there's some left for the swap with him about!

I'm having my tripel. How about that for Belgian lace

 

[Alastair70]

Next beer is a Belgian Single from @dave_77. Lovely golden colour, brilliantly clear and well carbonated. The aroma and flavour are similar, light bread malts and noble hops with a great hit of spicy phenols. All three are in perfect balance, the finish is crisp and dry and it pulls you back for another big swig.
Dave’s beers never disappoint and this is another corker. It’s a perfect summer ale that disappeared far to fast. Cheers mate, thank you for sharing it

 

[Leon103]

A post ride bitter

 

[dave_77]

Next beer is a Belgian Single from @dave_77. Lovely golden colour, brilliantly clear and well carbonated. The aroma and flavour are similar, light bread malts and noble hops with a great hit of spicy phenols. All three are in perfect balance, the finish is crisp and dry and it pulls you back for another big swig.
Dave’s beers never disappoint and this is another corker. It’s a perfect summer ale that disappeared far to fast. Cheers mate, thank you for sharing it

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Cheers for the positive feedback, I forgot you had that beer.
It's all gone now apart from a few bottle conditioned stock for some comps

 

[Alastair70]

Next up, it’s a tropical stout, kindly sent by @Jim Brewster.
Quite lively on the pour but it settled down quickly to leave an off white head that lasted the whole glass.
There’s buckets of dark cherry, raisin and toffee flavours with just enough chocolaty roast to pull it all together. As it warmed up the dark malts become richer and more complex.
Thanks for sending this one Jim , it arrived during the June heatwave and I’ve been waiting for the right night to enjoy it. It is style I’ve developed an appreciation of after last years swap and yours was an absolute treat.

 

[Leon103]

Making the most of the wife and kids being away.

God, this is so nice.